{"id":6077,"date":"2020-12-31T15:03:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T15:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6077"},"modified":"2021-07-02T06:47:18","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:47:18","slug":"bicalutamide-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bicalutamide-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicalutamide Teva &#8211; Bicalutamide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n50 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>bicalutamide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Bicalutamide Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva contains bicalutamide.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called antiandrogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.<\/li><li>It works by blocking the effects of male sex hormones such as&nbsp;testosterone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide contained in Bicalutamide Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to bicalutamide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are taking a medicine containing cisapride or certain&nbsp;antihistamines(terfenadine or astemizole)<\/li><li>if you are a woman.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Bicalutamide Teva if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Bicalutamide Teva.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva must not be given to children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Bicalutamide Teva:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have any of the following: cardiovascular disease, including heart rhythm problems (&nbsp;arrhythmias&nbsp;), or you are taking medication for this.&nbsp;The risk of heart rhythm disorders may be increased when using Bicalutamide Teva.<\/li><li>if you are taking blood-thinning drugs or medicines to prevent blood clots.<\/li><li>if you have liver problems.<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;and are already taking an LHRH analogue.&nbsp;These include goserelin, buserelin, leuprorelin, and triptorelin.<\/li><li>if you are hospitalized.&nbsp;Tell your healthcare provider that you are taking Bicalutamide Teva.<\/li><li>If you are taking Bicalutamide Teva, you and\/or your partner should use contraception while taking Bicalutamide Teva and 130 days after stopping Bicalutamide Teva.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about contraception.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, (traditional) herbal or herbal medicines.&nbsp;This is because bicalutamide may affect the way other medicines work.&nbsp;Some other medicines may also affect the way bicalutamide works.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Bicalutamide Teva if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cisapride (used for certain digestive problems).<\/li><li>Some&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;are (terfenadine or astemizole).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva may affect some other medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders (eg&nbsp;quinidine,&nbsp;procainamide,&nbsp;amiodarone,&nbsp;and sotalol) or may increase the risk of heart rhythm disorders when used with other medicines [e.g.&nbsp;methadone(used for pain and in the treatment of drug addiction), moxifloxacin (an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;), antipsychotics used for severe mental illness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oral medicines to prevent blood clots (oral&nbsp;anticoagulants&nbsp;), such as&nbsp;warfarin.&nbsp;Blood thinners or medicines that prevent blood clots.<\/li><li>Ciclosporin (to&nbsp;inhibit the&nbsp;immune system).<\/li><li>Calcium antagonists (to treat high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or certain heart problems).<\/li><li>Cimetidine (for stomach upset).<\/li><li>Ketoconazole&nbsp;(to treat fungal infections).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva must not be taken by women, including pregnant women or mothers who are breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva may affect male&nbsp;fertility, which may be transient.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;Some people may occasionally feel drowsy or dizzy when taking the medicine.&nbsp;If you suffer from this, be careful when performing should you feel sleepy, be careful with such tasks.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect this ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bicalutamide Teva contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bicalutamide Teva contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide tablets contain&nbsp;lactose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor&nbsp;that you have an intolerance to&nbsp;some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bicalutamide Teva contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for an adult is one tablet daily.<\/li><li>Swallow the tablet whole with a little water.<\/li><li>Try to take the tablet at the same time each day<\/li><li>Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel well unless your doctor tells you to.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, skip the one&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;at the same time) to compensate for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel completely healthy unless your doctor tells you to.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately or seek medical help if you experience any of the following:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms may include sudden onset of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;or&nbsp;hives<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, neck, or other parts of the body.<\/li><li>Shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing.&nbsp;If this happens to you,&nbsp;<strong>contact a doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach pain<\/li><li>Blood in the urine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice).&nbsp;This may be a sign of liver problems or, in rare cases (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people), liver failure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe shortness of breath or sudden worsening of shortness of breath.&nbsp;This may be associated with a cough or fever.&nbsp;These can be signs of a type of&nbsp;pneumonia called interstitial&nbsp;pneumonia.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported: occurs in an unknown number of users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ECG&nbsp;changes&nbsp;(&nbsp;QT&nbsp;prolongation).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Sore or swollen breasts<\/li><li>Hot flashes<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Reduced number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;).&nbsp;This can make you feel tired and make you look pale.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Poor appetite<\/li><li>Decreased sexual desire<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Digestive problems<\/li><li>Gas problems<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Hair regrowth or increased hair growth<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Erection problems (&nbsp;impotence&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Decreased heart function<\/li><li>Myocardial infarction<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may take blood samples to check for changes in your blood.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not worry about this list of possible&nbsp;side effects, you may not get any of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Bicalutamide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used before the expiration date specified after Expiration Date \/ EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is bicalutamide.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 50 mg of bicalutamide.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;<br><em>Core:<\/em>&nbsp;Microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl&nbsp;sulfate,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica, magnesium stearate.&nbsp;<br><em>Coating:<\/em>&nbsp;Hypromellose, polydextrose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 4000.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicalutamide Teva 50 mg film-coated tablets are white to off-white biconvex film-coated tablets, debossed with 93 on one side and 220 on the other.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 20, 28, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90 and 100 film-coated tablets<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<br><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bicalutamide Teva contains bicalutamide. 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