Bicalutamide is a synthetic non-steroidal anti-androgen drug. Its use has been promoted since 1995 for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in combination therapy with surgical castration.
Bicalutamide - Chemical Structure
When castration is not possible, combination therapy with other antiandrogen drugs (such as gonadotropin releasing factor analogs, or LHRH) may be given. However, bicalutamide can also be used alone.
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