Caltam (Bicalutamide)

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Brand Name: Caltam

Generic Name: Bicalutamide

Manufacturer/Agent: Glenmark Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 50mg

Pack size: 28

Trade Price: KES 8,457.00

Retail Price: @ KES 402.71

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Class: Anticancer/immunosuppressants: Other (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C18H14F4N2O4S = 430.4

Precautions: Females and children. hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: An anti-androgen used in advanced prostate cancer, together with a gonatrophin releasing factor. dose 50mg od with or without food.

Interactions: May enhance effect of warfarin

Side Effects: Nausea. dyspepsia. diarrhoea. abdominal pains. depression, gynaecomastia. asthenia. breast tenderness. hot flushes. hirtuism. decreased libido. dry skin.

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