• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Increased blood pressure
• Hot flashes
• Rashes
• Blood in urine
• Sweating
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Frequent urination
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Loss of appetite
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Extreme fatigue

DOSAGE

Bical 50mg tablets is a prescription-based medication that is taken orally with or without a meal.

Missed dose

It is advisable to avoid missing any dose of Bical however in case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of Bical 50mg, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.

• Bical can cause an allergic reaction in some patients therefore it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.

• Inform the doctor about all the vitamin supplements, herbal medications, and prescription and non-prescription drugs since Bical can interact with them. 

• Bical 50mg tablets are only meant for treatment in men.

• It is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption and driving while taking Bical tablets.

• Inform the doctor about the prior liver (hepatic) complications.

Q - What is Bical?

Ans - Bical 50mg tablet is an anticancer medication that is primarily used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Q - How can I take Bical?

Ans - Bical 50mg tablet is taken orally once every day.

Q – From where can I purchase Bical tablets?

Ans – Purchase Bical 50mg tablets from Magicine Pharma.

Q - Where to store Bical?

Ans - It is advisable to store the Bical50mg tablets at a place below 30°C.

Q - Can I drink alcohol with Bical?

Ans - Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Bical tablets even though no interactions of both are known.

Q - How long is the treatment with Bical 50mg?

Ans - The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Bical 50mg will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.

Q - Can I drive after taking Bical 50mg tablets?

Ans - It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Bical 50mg causes dizziness as one of the side effects.

Q - Is it safe to take Bical during pregnancy?

Ans - Bical 50mg is only meant for treating prostate cancer in men.

Q - What is the strength of Bical?

Ans – Bical is available as 50mg tablets.

Bical can interact with some other prescription and non-prescription medicines and interfere with each other’s workings so contact your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines –

• Adagrasib
• Cabozantinib
• Dofetilide
• Ibutilide
• Osimertinib
• Ribociclib
• Thioridazine

With disease

Bical can interact with some diseases like –

• Hepatic (liver) complications

With alcohol

Interactions of alcohol with Bical 50mg are unknown however, it is still advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.

Contraindication

Bical 50mg tablets should not be consumed by patients who show allergic reactions to them.

Alternate Brands

• Casodex
• Calutide
• Utamide
• Caluran
• Bicalon
• Castramid
• Biprosta

Reference

Bicalutamide: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01128

Bicalutamide: MedlinePlus drug information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697047.html

Bicalutamide drug interactions. Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/bicalutamide-index.html?filter=3