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CASODEX: for later stages of prostate cancer

The chemical name of Casodex is propanamide. It is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, it is not used in the starting stages of the cancer. It is used along with LHRH, a hormone. The medicine is usually prescribed once a day, along with food or otherwise.

The medicine should be taken strictly under medical prescription. It is possible for the medicine to interact with other chemicals present in other drugs taken during the course of treatment. So the doctor should be informed about all other medical conditions and the medications that the patient is having. A dose change might be required for patients consuming CYP 3A4 substrates. Special care should be taken to undergo all medical and lab check-ups. It is very essential for the patient to have a simple and undisturbed lifestyle during the treatment.

It is not indicated for women and it is also not medically recommended for children. The medicine is also not recommended for people who are allergic to any ingredient of the drug or possibly, to the drug itself. If at all a woman is prescribed the medicine, they should take care as to not get pregnant during the course of time as it is very dangerous for the human fetus. It is unknown as to whether the drug is excreted through breast milk. So breast feeding mothers should approach a doctor before the treatment.

The side effects of the medicine include liver problems, general weakness, and digestive illness, unusual weight fluctuations, breathing problems, urinary and birth organ related conditions, vision problems etc. if the drug is discontinued suddenly, there is a possibility for hepatitis to happen.

The symptom of an overdose is vomiting and the patient should seek medical attention immediately. However, possibility of an overdose is very rare.

Casodex is a well known drug and at the same time it is widely considered as the best option for most of the strange diseases that you might come along. It is always advised to buy these drugs at CanAmerica Global, as you can save a lot of time and money.




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