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Products: Anti-cancer drugs
Casodex
 Casodex (bicalutamide) belongs to the class of drugs called nonsteroidal antiandrogens. Nonsteroidal antiandrogens are employed to cure prostate cancer. Casodex counteracts the effect of the male hormones (androgens) such as testosterone in the body. Mechanism of action of the medicine is to reduce the quantity of testosterone produced in the body. Prostate cancer can only develop in the presence of testosterone. The tumour will resolve if prostate cancer cells starve of the hormone. A combination of Casodex together with other measures of treating is an effective means of prostate cancer management.
Casodex is a form of non-steroidal anti-androgen and its generic name is bicalutamide. Generally, non-steroidal anti-androgens are used in medical sciences to cure prostate cancer. The main function of the medicinal drug is to reduce the level of Testosterone in body because prostate cancer develops only in the presence of testosterone. Casodex is used with other drugs to treat prostate cancer. Continue reading...
Eulexin
Eulexin (flutamide is active ingredient) is an antiandrogen used in the treatment of prostate cancer in combination with other drugs such as Lupron. It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens which are male hormones. Eulexin has replaced bicalutamide drug because it has less side effects and it is also known as Flutamin. Furthermore, this medication is not recommended for women. There are no reports indicating restriction on foods, beverages or activities while taking Eulexin, excepting alcohol which can worsen its side effects. Generally you should take this drug three times a day, but you have to take it exactly how your doctor prescribed it to you.
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