Casodex:
         Casodex treats  advanced prostate cancer by blocking the male hormones to reduce the cancer cell development in body. It is a combination of flutamide and nilandron to treat male hormones. Androgen harmone are formed and released to support the growth of male tissues. These harmone also present in facial, breasts which area controlled by casodex to avoid cancer cell growth. It is not advised to be used by women.

Precautions to be followed while intake of Casodex:
         Casodex creates drowsiness so avoid driving and usage of machinery. People who are allergic to medicines, diabetic patients, lung patients should consult the doctor before using the medicine. Avoid usage of alcohol to prevent swelling in face. Sunscreen lotions and shielded clothes can be used to avoid sun rays exposure. Women who are planning to conceive or  or females carrying child are instructed to avoid the usage of the drug as it may affect the fetus. Breast feeding mothers are suggested to avoid the usage of the drug as that may pass through milk and their adverse effects are unknown.

Dosage:
         Casodex of 50 mg used with Luteotrophic Hormone-Releasing Hormone either in morning or evening per day. Hepatic patients can be given the same dosage of 50 mg and alteration of dose is not required. Advanced prostate cancer patients are medicated with the dosage 150 mg every day. Consult the doctor for prescription of the dosage as it depends upon the individual’s symptoms.

Side effects of Casodex:
         Casodex raises side effects such as Wheezing, Headache, Chest pain, Cough , Vision problems, Chest pain or heaviness, Vomiting, Hair loss, Diarrhea, Fever, Sweating, Swelling in hands and legs, Constipation, Difficult breathing, Confusion, Nausea,            Loss of sexual interest, Sluggish or rapid heart beat, stomach upset, stomach ulcer, fatigue, Abnormal weight gain or loss, Difficult urination, Sores in mouth, Unusual thirst, Skin color changes or redness in skin or itching, Lower back and neck pain, and reduced Appetite.