Bicalutamide
Brand names: CASODEX
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.
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2D Molecule Structure
Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
A0Z3NAU9DP - BICALUTAMIDE
CAS Registry Number
90357-06-5 - bicalutamide
SNOMED-CT
386908000 - Bicalutamide (substance)