Calutide Tablet 50mg

About Calutide Tablet 50mg

Uses

• Treats advanced prostate cancer
• Used alongside a GnRH analogue or surgical castration for prostate cancer
• Used in combination therapy to block the effect of male hormones on cancer cells
• Sometimes used for locally advanced prostate cancer to delay disease progression

Benefits

• Blocks the effect of testosterone on prostate cancer cells
• Once daily dosing makes long term treatment more manageable
• Works well as part of combined hormonal therapy

What Experts Say

Oncologists in Pakistan prescribe Calutide as part of the hormonal treatment plan for men with advanced prostate cancer. Bicalutamide, its active ingredient, blocks androgen receptors on cancer cells, which stops testosterone from fueling further tumor growth. Prostate cancer is increasingly diagnosed in older men across Pakistan, making treatments like this an important part of specialist care.

This tablet is almost always combined with another treatment that lowers testosterone production, such as a GnRH analogue injection or surgical removal of the testes, since bicalutamide alone does not fully control the disease. Treatment usually continues long term under close specialist supervision. Adherence to the full treatment plan makes a meaningful difference to outcomes.

Regular liver function tests are recommended during treatment, since this medicine is processed through the liver and can rarely affect it. Men on blood thinners like warfarin need closer monitoring, as bicalutamide can strengthen their blood thinning effect.

Drug Class

• Anti-androgen (hormonal cancer therapy)

Calutide Tablet 50mg formula

• Bicalutamide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Calutide Tablet 50mg?

• Take this tablet at the same time every day.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• Take it with or without food, based on the doctor's advice.
• Continue this medicine only as long as the specialist prescribes it.
• Attend all scheduled blood tests during treatment.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: This medicine can strengthen the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk.
• Cyclosporine: Combined use may raise cyclosporine levels in the blood.
• Midazolam and Similar Sedatives: This medicine can increase their effect and cause excess drowsiness.

Risks and warnings

• Liver Function: Regular liver function tests are needed, since this medicine can rarely cause liver problems.
• Pregnancy: Not meant for use in women, and men should use contraception if their partner could become pregnant.
• Bleeding Risk: People on blood thinners like warfarin need closer monitoring during treatment.
• Breast Changes: Breast tenderness or enlargement can occur in men taking this medicine.

Calutide Tablet Side Effects

• Hot flashes
• Breast tenderness or swelling
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Changes in liver enzyme tests
• Reduced sex drive
• Blood in urine in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct light.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack.
• Keep away from moisture and excess heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.