Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Bicalutamide(50mg)
Androblok 50mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Androblok 50mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Androblok 50mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
In terms of pharmacokinetics, bicalutamide is well-absorbed when taken by mouth. However, absorption diminishes at higher dosages. It reaches maximal constant levels after 4 to 12 weeks of therapy. Bicalutamide shows extensive plasma protein binding, mainly to albumin.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Androblok
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Rash
Abdominal pain
Breast enlargement in male
Breast tenderness
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Decreased libido
Depression
Dizziness
Indigestion
Flatulence
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Sleepiness
Weakness
Weight gain
diabetes.
anemia.
a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis.
damage to the liver and inflammation.
liver problems.
abnormal liver function tests.
pregnancy.
Androblok 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Androblok 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Androblok 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Bicalutamide may cause serious bleeding when you use it together with a blood thinner medicine (eg, warfarin). Talk to your doctor if you have concerns. This medicine may cause swelling of the breasts (gynecomastia) and breast pain in some patients. If you have questions about this, talk to your doctor.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Androblok 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food,
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Androblok 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can Androblok 50mg Tablet cause infertility?
There is limited data to support that Androblok 50mg Tablet causes infertility. Androblok 50mg Tablet has been shown to affect fertility in animals and therefore it is assumed that it may cause fertility on humans. Some studies have shown that it affects spermatogenesis (origin and development of the sperm cells).
Q. What should I avoid while taking Androblok 50mg Tablet?
Skin sensitivity has been observed in some patients while taking Androblok 50mg Tablet. Therefore, you should avoid direct sun exposure, sunlamps, and tanning beds. It is advised to use a sunscreen during treatment with Androblok 50mg Tablet.
Q. Is Androblok 50mg Tablet a form of chemotherapy?
No, Androblok 50mg Tablet is not a form of chemotherapy medicine, it is anti-androgen medicine. Androgens such as testosterone are natural male sex hormones. Androblok 50mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of androgens (testosterone) in order to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. Does Androblok 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, Androblok 50mg Tablet may cause hair loss as it is a common side effect. However, this does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor, if hair loss is worrying you.
