Ingredient

Bicalutamide micronized

Bicalutamide is an antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of prostate cancer by blocking male hormones.

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MFDS ingredient code M278631

What does it do?

Bicalutamide is an anticancer agent that belongs to the class of androgen receptor antagonists. It is primarily used for the treatment of prostate cancer that is dependent on male hormones, aiming to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Bicalutamide prevents male hormones, known as androgens, from binding to the receptors on cancer cells. As a result, signals that promote the growth and proliferation of cancer cells are blocked, slowing or stopping the progression of cancer.

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Good to know

Bicalutamide acts as an antagonist that directly interacts with androgen receptors, focusing on receptor blockade without inhibiting hormone production, unlike other anticancer agents. It is formulated in a non-differentiated form, which enhances its absorption in the body.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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