🔬 Active Ingredient (Generic Name):	Bicalutamide
💊 Indication:	Prostate Cancer, Androgen-Dependent Conditions
🇺🇸 US Brand:	Casodex
🏭 Manufacturer:	Hetero Drugs Ltd. (Founded: 1993)
📦 Packaging:	10 Tablets per Strip
🧪 Strength:	50 mg
🚚 Delivery Time:	6 To 15 days

🌿 What is Bicatero 50 mg?

Bicatero contains Bicalutamide, a non‑steroidal antiandrogen that inhibits the action of testosterone on prostate cancer cells. It is prescribed alongside LHRH analogues to slow tumor progression and manage androgen-dependent conditions.

🌍 Availability & Global Brands

Bicalutamide is marketed in the United States under the brand name Casodex. Hetero Drugs Ltd., founded in 1993, manufactures Bicatero 50 mg, adhering to global quality standards and ensuring affordability.

🧬 Chemical Composition of Bicalutamide

Component	Details
Active Ingredient	Bicalutamide
Chemical Formula	C18H14F4N2O4S
Molecular Weight	430.37 g/mol
Bioavailability	~70%
Metabolism	Hepatic (CYP3A4)
Half-Life	~1 week (t½ ≈ 7 days)

💡 Indications & Usage

✅ Prostate Cancer Therapy: Used in combination with LHRH analogues to inhibit androgen stimulation of prostate tumors.

✅ Androgen-Dependent Conditions: Alleviates symptoms such as bone pain and urinary obstruction.

💊 Dosage Recommendations

Patient Group	Recommended Dosage
Prostate Cancer	50 mg once daily with food

Follow oncologist’s instructions for dosage and duration.

🩺 Storage Guidelines

Store Bicatero 50 mg at controlled room temperature (20°C–25°C).
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.

⚠️ Possible Side Effects

Common adverse effects include:

Hot flashes
Breast tenderness or enlargement
Nausea
Fatigue

Serious but rare:

Hepatotoxicity
Interstitial lung disease

For complete safety information, see FDA, WHO, or Drugs.com.

🌐 How to Buy Bicatero 50 mg in the US, UK, and Australia

✅ United States: Prescription required; available as Casodex.

✅ United Kingdom: Prescription necessary; generic Bicalutamide can be sourced.

✅ Australia: Prescription required; import allowed with valid prescription.

🚢 Importing Bicatero from India

Importing Bicatero 50 mg from India may reduce costs. Ensure adherence to local import regulations and obtain a prescription prior to ordering.

🔗 Internal Links to Associated Antiandrogens

Explore other prostate cancer and antiandrogen therapies:

Flutamide – Non‑steroidal antiandrogen by Cipla Ltd.
Nilutamide – Alternative antiandrogen by Emcure Pharmaceuticals.
Enzalutamide – Second‑generation antiandrogen by Astellas Pharma.
Abiraterone – CYP17 inhibitor by Janssen.
Cyproterone – Steroidal antiandrogen by Bayer.

🎥 Educational Video on Bicalutamide

Learn about the mechanism and clinical use of Bicalutamide.

👨‍⚕️ Doctor’s Insight: Dr. Kavita Rao, Oncologist

“Bicalutamide is a cornerstone in combined androgen blockade, improving survival when used with LHRH analogues. Monitoring liver enzymes is critical to detect rare hepatotoxicity early.”