Casodex (bicalutamide) is an anti-androgen hormone therapy primarily used to treat advanced prostate cancer which has begun to spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given along with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) to further enhance treatment.

In rare situations women may be advised to buy Casodex to treat certain conditions, such as androgenetic alopecia. This medication can cause severe birth defects and should not be used or even handled by women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Likewise it should be kept away from children.  

How it Works

Some types of cancer thrive on certain hormones; in the case of prostate cancer, the cancer thrives on testosterone. By depriving the cancer of testosterone, the cancer will stop growing and, in many cases, begin to shrink.

There two basic ways to deprive a cancer of testosterone:

• Stopping the production of testosterone
• Blocking testosterone receptors

Casodex works by blocking testosterone receptors, preventing the cancer (and other parts of the body) from accessing the hormone. LHRH treatments interfere with the production of testosterone; so by taking the two medications together, testosterone levels are significantly lowered and what little is left is cannot be utilized.

Taking Casodex

Physician instructions may vary, depending on individual circumstances and other medications also being taken, but for the most part Casodex treatment is similar:

• Casodex is administered in tablets, usually taken once a day in the morning.
• Like all hormone therapies, treatment is most effective if taken at the same time each day.
• The bladder should be emptied prior to taking tablets.
• It may be taken with or without food. If nausea occurs, eating bland foods may help.
• Missed doses should be taken as soon as remembered.
• Stay hydrated and try to eat well during treatment to enhance the body's natural healing processes.

Treatment duration will vary for individuals; generally it continues for as long as it is effective, so treatment may span months or years. Treatment should not be stopped without doctor approval; interrupting treatment may cause the condition to worsen.

LHRH treatments are usually administered by an implant under the skin or by periodic injections every 1, 3, or 6 months. LHRH administration is usually done in a doctor's office, while patients can buy Casodex tablets for daily use at home.

Side Effects

Unfortunately some side effects are relatively common, affecting over 30% of patients. In better news, side effects are rarely dangerous and almost always entirely reversible when treatment stops. Additionally, there are numerous options to help minimize side effects while treatment continues.

The most common side effects include:

• Hot flashes
• Swollen, painful breasts
• Loss of interest in sex (libido)
• Inability to achieve or sustain an erection (impotence)

Less common side effects are:

• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Infertility

Very rare, but dangerous side effects warrant emergency medical attention:

• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Urine retention (unable to urinate for more than 8 hours)
• Excessive vomiting (unable to keep food or medications down)

Patients experiencing side effects should speak with a physician about options. There are a variety of medications or other treatments which can significantly reduce side effects.

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Because treatment with Casodex is often long-term, costs can really add up. Kiwi Drug offers Casodex in brand-name or generic form -- both at prices hard to beat elsewhere. Orders are processed quickly and professionally so your medicine will be there when you need it.

A prescription is required to buy Casodex; simply begin the check-out procedure and follow instructions to send your prescription to us.