Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Bicalutamide(50mg)
Cosalon 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.
Bicalutamide (Casodex) is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen that competitively inhibits the action of androgens by binding to the androgen receptor. Bicalutamide increases both testosterone and estradiol levels, and the estradiol levels approximate the low-normal levels of a premenopausal woman.
Bicalutamide is metabolized in the liver by hydroxylation and glucuronidation. The metabolites of bicalutamide are not known to be active. The medication has a very long biological half-life of 6 days with a single dose and 7 to 10 days with repeated administration.
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
Cosalon 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 Cosalon 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Cosalon 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. Cosalon 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
You have been prescribed Cosalon 50mg Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Cosalon 50mg Tablet.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
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. Cosalon 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can Cosalon 50mg Tablet cause infertility?
There is limited data to support that Cosalon 50mg Tablet causes infertility. Cosalon 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 Cosalon 50mg Tablet?
Skin sensitivity has been observed in some patients while taking Cosalon 50mg Tablet. Therefore, you should avoid direct sun exposure, sunlamps, and tanning beds. It is advised to use a sunscreen during treatment with Cosalon 50mg Tablet.
Q. Is Cosalon 50mg Tablet a form of chemotherapy?
No, Cosalon 50mg Tablet is not a form of chemotherapy medicine, it is anti-androgen medicine. Androgens such as testosterone are natural male sex hormones. Cosalon 50mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of androgens (testosterone) in order to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. Does Cosalon 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, Cosalon 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.
