Utamide 50 Mg Tablets

Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide)

What Is The Generic Name For Utamide 50 Mg Tablet:

Bicalutamide is the generic version for Utamide 50 mg Tablet

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

• Utamide

About Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide)

Utamide 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Bicalutamide, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is used in men along with another drug for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Utamide 50 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Utamide 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Bicalutamide, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

Utamide 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Prostate cancer

How Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide) Works:

Utamide 50 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Bicalutamide an anticancer medication which blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Utamide 50 mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth & acne.

Before You Use Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Bicalutamide
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

You should not take Utamide 50 mg Tablet if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Liver disease
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Tablet
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have Liver disease
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Utamide 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Bicalutamide, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Utamide 50 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide) to Be Used:

As Utamide 50 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Utamide 50 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

Take Utamide 50 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Utamide 50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

You are always advised to take Utamide 50 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Utamide 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

• Rash
• Dizziness
• Decreased libido
• Breast enlargement in male
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Dyspepsia
• Weight gain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Breast tenderness
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Depression
• Decreased appetite
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Difficulty with passing urine
• Difficulty in breathing
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Flu like symptoms
• Hot flashes
• Hypersensitivity

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Utamide 50 mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Phenindione
• Warfarin
• Acenocoumarol/Nicoumalone
• Pimozide
• Leflunomide
• Lomitapide

It can also interact with following disease condition:

• Hepatic impairment
• Diabetes Mellitus

Warning And Precaution:

Utamide 50 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver Diseases
• Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors while taking this medicine
• If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Utamide 50 mg Tablet
• You must always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine
• You must regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.
• You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• It is not recommended for use in children & adolescents
• It is not recommended for use by female patients
• You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.
• You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Utamide 50 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Utamide 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.