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Bicalutamide

Description

Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal antiandrogen, devoid of other endocrine activity. It binds to androgen receptors without activating gene expression, and thus inhibits the androgen stimulus. Regression of prostatic tumours results from this inhibition.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
L02BB03
Bicalutamide
L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L02 Endocrine therapy → L02B Hormone antagonists and related agents → L02BB Anti-androgens

Trade names

Trade name
Countries
ANDROBLOC

Austria

BICALOX

Australia Singapore

BICAMED

Singapore

BIKALEN

Cyprus

BILURON

Netherlands

CALUMEX

Singapore

CALUTEX

Australia

CASODEX

Austria Canada Cyprus Netherlands Singapore

COSAMIDE

Australia

COSUDEX

Australia

TOSADEX

Cyprus

Trade names (in combination): BI ELIGARD CP ZOLACOS

Product Monographs

Monograph
Type
Country
CASODEX Film-coated tablets
MPI, EU: SmPC
UK

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

A0Z3NAU9DP - BICALUTAMIDE

CAS Registry Number

90357-06-5 - bicalutamide

SNOMED-CT

386908000 - Bicalutamide (substance)

 
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