Bicatero Information

Bicatero is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.

The correct dosage of Bicatero depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Bicatero include Breast Tenderness. Some other side effects of Bicatero have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bicatero are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Bicatero's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Bicatero's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Bicatero are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Bicatero have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bicatero is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Bicatero Benefits & Uses
Bicatero Dosage & How to Take
Bicatero Side Effects
Bicatero Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bicatero with Other Drugs
Bicatero Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bicatero
Bicatero Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bicatero Benefits & Uses

Bicatero is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Bicatero Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog

Bicatero Related Warnings

Is the use of Bicatero safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Bicatero for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Bicatero safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Bicatero in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bicatero on the Kidneys?

Bicatero may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Bicatero on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Bicatero. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Bicatero only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bicatero on the Heart?

Bicatero may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Bicatero with Other Drugs

Bicatero should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Bicatero Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bicatero unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bicatero

Is this Bicatero habit forming or addictive?

Bicatero does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bicatero since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Bicatero should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Bicatero is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Bicatero Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bicatero

There is no information on the effects of taking Bicatero with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bicatero

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bicatero and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 302

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Casodex® (bicalutamide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Calutex (bicalutamide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cosudex® (bicalutamide)

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