Name: Cosalon
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Cosalon is a non-steroidal anti-androgen, prescribed for prostate cancer. It blocks testosterone action.

Cosalon Tablet Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Bicalutamide	₹ 390.00 50mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Cosalon (Bicalutamide) from Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide(Casodex) generic Cosalon is a non-steroidal anti-androgen, prescribed for prostate cancer. It blocks testosterone action.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Cosalon may be prescribed

Chemical Castration

Prostate Cancer

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult: PO- 50 mg (1 tablet) once daily at the same time of day with or without food.

Side effects of Cosalon

Body as a Whole: Pain (general), back pain, weakness, pelvic pain, infection, abdominal pain, chest pain headache, flu like syndrome, fever and chills.

Heart: Hot flashes, high blood pressure, chest pain and congestive heart failure.

Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea, diarrhea, increased liver enzyme, indigestion, flatulence, loss of appetite, vomiting, blood in stool, dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing and gastrointestinal disorder.

Blood: Anemia.

Metabolic: Swelling in the extremities, weight loss, increased blood sugar level, weight gain, blood urea nitrogen and dehydration.

Musculoskeletal : Muscle/joint pain, leg cramps and fractures.

Central Nervous System: Dizziness, drowsiness, tingling, sleeplessness, anxiety, confusion, decreased libido, nervousness and depression.

Respiratory : Difficulty in breathing, increased cough, inflammation of pharynx/bronchus/nose/sinus, asthma and nosebleed.

Skin : Rash, sweating, dry skin, hair loss, itching and skin cancer.

Genitourinary: Blood in urine, urinary tract infection, breast enlargement in male, impotence, painful urination, breast pain, increased urinary frequency, urinary retention and urinary incontinence.

How to use Cosalon?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

When Should Cosalon not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in women, lactation, pregnancy; hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Cosalon

Monitor liver function regularly.

Monitor serum level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) regularly, to evaluate patient's clinical progress.

It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Other Precautions for Cosalon

Limit the intake of alcoholic beverages.

Storage Conditions for Cosalon

Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (30°C).

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