Bicalutamide
- Generic Name
- Bicalutamide
- Brand Names
- Casodex
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H14F4N2O4S
- CAS Number
- 90357-06-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- A0Z3NAU9DP
- Background
Bicalutamide is an oral non-steroidal anti-androgen for prostate cancer. It is comprised of a racemic mixture that is a 50:50 composition of the (R)-bicalutamide and (S)-bicalutamide enantionmers. Bicalutamide binds to the androgen receptor.
- Indication
Bicalutamide is indicated in combination with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist for the treatment of Stage D2 metastatic carcinoma of the prostate.
- Associated Conditions
- Metastatic stage D2 Prostatic carcinoma
- Associated Therapies
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