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Bicalutamide 150 mg tablets are a medication used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
**Drug Class:** Anti-androgen.
**Primary Medical Uses:** Indicated for the management of locally advanced non-metastatic prostate cancer, either alone or as an adjuvant to radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy. ([medicines.org.uk](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3805/smpc?utm_source=openai))
**Mechanism of Action:** Bicalutamide works by blocking the action of androgens (male hormones) at androgen receptors in prostate cancer cells, inhibiting their growth and proliferation. ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17313204/?utm_source=openai))
**Common Forms:** Film-coated tablets, each containing 150 mg of bicalutamide. ([medicines.org.uk](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3805/smpc?utm_source=openai))
**Dosage Instructions:** The recommended dose is one 150 mg tablet taken orally once daily. Treatment should be continuous for at least 2 years or until disease progression. ([medicines.org.uk](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3805/smpc?utm_source=openai))
**Side Effects:** Common side effects include asthenia, rash, breast tenderness, and gynecomastia. Serious side effects may include liver dysfunction, jaundice, and blood in the urine. ([medicines.org.uk](https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2052/pil?utm_source=openai))
**Contraindications and Precautions:** Not suitable for females and children. Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to bicalutamide or any of its excipients. Caution is advised in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment. ([bristol-labs.co.uk](https://bristol-labs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PL-17907-0504-Bicalutamide-150mg-film-coated-tablets-SmPC-25.07.2022-Ver-04.pdf?utm_source=openai))
**Storage:** Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Bicalutamide 150 mg tablets are used under medical supervision to manage prostate cancer, aiming to inhibit cancer cell growth and improve patient outcomes.
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