Name: Calutide 50mg
SKU: 13431
Availability: InStock

🔬 Active Ingredient (Generic Name):	Bicalutamide
💊 Indication:	Prostate Cancer, Androgen-Dependent Conditions
🇺🇸 US Brand:	Casodex
🏭 Manufacturer:	Cipla Ltd. (Founded: 1935)
📦 Packaging:	10 Tablets per Strip
🧪 Strength:	50 mg
🚚 Delivery Time:	6 To 15 days

🌿 What is Calutide 50 mg?

Calutide contains Bicalutamide, a non‑steroidal antiandrogen that blocks testosterone effects. It is used in combination with other therapies to treat prostate cancer and related androgen‑dependent conditions.

🌍 Availability & Global Brands

Bicalutamide is marketed in the United States under the brand name Casodex. Cipla Ltd., established in 1935, produces Calutide 50 mg, ensuring rigorous quality and efficacy standards.

🧬 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 as part of combination therapy to slow tumor growth.

✅ Androgen-Dependent Conditions: Manages symptoms related to excess androgens.

💊 Dosage Recommendations

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

Always follow oncologist’s guidance for dosing.

🩺 Storage Guidelines

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

⚠️ Possible Side Effects

Common adverse effects include:

Hot flashes
Breast tenderness or enlargement
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Fatigue

Serious but rare:

Hepatotoxicity
Interstitial lung disease

Consult FDA, WHO, or Drugs.com for full safety profile.

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

✅ United States: Prescription required; available as Casodex.

✅ United Kingdom: Prescription required; generic Bicalutamide available.

✅ Australia: Prescription necessary; import permitted with valid script.

🚢 Importing Calutide from India

Purchasing Calutide 50 mg from India offers cost savings. Ensure compliance with local import regulations and obtain a valid prescription before ordering.

🔗 Internal Links to Associated Medications

Explore other antiandrogen/prostate cancer treatments:

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

🎥 Educational Video on Bicalutamide

Understand how Bicalutamide works in prostate cancer treatment.

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

“Bicalutamide is fundamental in combined androgen blockade, significantly improving outcomes when used with LHRH analogues. Regular liver function monitoring is essential due to rare hepatotoxicity risk.”