Calutide 50 Tablet Information

Calutide 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.

The correct dosage of Calutide 50 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Calutide 50 Tablet include Breast Tenderness. While these are the most often observed Calutide 50 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Calutide 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Calutide 50 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Calutide 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Calutide 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Calutide 50 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Calutide 50 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Calutide 50 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Calutide Benefits & Uses
Calutide Dosage & How to Take
Calutide Side Effects
Calutide Related Warnings
Calutide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Calutide
Calutide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Calutide 50 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Calutide 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Calutide 50 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog

Calutide 50 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Calutide 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Calutide during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Calutide 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Calutide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Calutide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Calutide rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Liver?

Calutide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Calutide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Calutide 50 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calutide 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calutide 50 Tablet

Is this Calutide 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Calutide 50 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Calutide 50 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Calutide 50 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Calutide 50 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Calutide 50 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calutide 50 Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Calutide 50 Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Calutide 50 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calutide 50 Tablet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cosudex® (bicalutamide)