Generic Name

 NORPHAR
 Price

$353.90

$1,061.70

 Casodex 
50mg 270 tablets 

$1,643.59

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Nonsteroidal antiandrogens block the effect of the male hormone testosterone in the body. Giving a nonsteroidal antiandrogen together with another treatment that decreases the amount of testosterone produced in the body is one way of treating this type of cancer.

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor . Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. The exact amount of medicine you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too much may increase the chance of side effects, while taking too little may not improve your condition.

It is best to take this medicine at the same time each day . If you have been directed to take the medicine once a day, you may take it either in the morning or in the evening.

Bicalutamide and nilutamide may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

A nonsteroidal antiandrogen is often used together with another medicine, which is given by injection. It is very important that the two medicines be used as directed. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully about when to use these medicines .

Unwanted effects, including hot flashes and decreased sexual ability, may occur during treatment for prostate cancer. Also, symptoms that often occur in men with prostate cancer, including difficult or painful urination, bloody urine, and urinary tract infections, may occur or continue to occur for a while, until your condition starts to improve. It is very important that you continue to take the medicine, even if it causes side effects or if you start to feel better . Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor .

If you vomit shortly after taking a dose of this medicine, check with your doctor. You will be told whether to take the dose again or to wait until the next scheduled dose.

Dosing?The doses of these medicines will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on which of these medicines you are taking .

Note: This information is strictly for educational purposes and should not substitute for the opinion of a doctor.
Norphar offers Casodex from Canada priced in American dollars for people whose insurance covers prescription medication from Canada i.e. United Healthcare. Our service is also for people in the U.S. that are uninsured or on Medicare that are underinsured for prescription medication. The prices and terms set forth on this page are subject to change without notice. Please consult a Norphar representative for specific prices and terms for each medication.