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Drug Name | Bicalutamide |
Trade Name | Casodex |
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Drug Descriptions |
Casodex (bicalutamide) is an androgen-receptor antagonist that binds androgen receptors and inhibits androgen binding, therefore inhibits AR-dependent growth of tumor cells (PMID: 9428389). Casodex (bicalutamide) is approved, in combination with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog, for metastatic carcinoma of the prostate (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | Hormone - Anti-androgens 54 |
CAS Registry Number | 90357-06-5 |
NCIT ID | C1599 |