Bicalutamide Uses
Bicalutamide is used for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
How Bicalutamide Works
Bicalutamide works by preventing testosterone from binding to the androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells. It therefore starves prostate cancer cells of testosterone, which prevents them growing. Eventually the prostate tumour will shrink.
Common side effects of Bicalutamide
Weakness, Dizziness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Back Pain, Weight Gain
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