What it is:
Bicalutamide is a medicine that blocks the effect of male hormones (androgens) in the body.

What it is used for:
It is mainly used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer often needs male hormones to grow, and this medicine helps slow or stop that growth.

How it works:
It stops male hormones from attaching to cancer cells, which helps slow down the cancer.

How it is usually taken:
It is taken by mouth as a tablet, usually once a day, exactly as the doctor tells you.

Common side effects (not everyone gets them):

• Tiredness
• Hot flashes
• Breast swelling or tenderness
• Nausea
• Changes in liver tests

Important notes:

• This medicine is usually taken under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not stop or start it without asking a doctor.
• It is not meant for children or women unless a doctor specifically says so.