Comparing Estrace vs Casodex
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Estrace (estradiol) | Casodex (bicalutamide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Hypoestrogenism, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Oophorectomy, Primary Ovarian Failure, Prostate Cancer. Estrace may also... View more |
Prescription only
Casodex is an androgen receptor inhibitor that may be used in combination with an LHRH agonist (such as leuprolide or goserelin) for the treatment of prostate cancer. Hot flashes are the main side... View more |
Related suggestions Prostate Cancer
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More about Estrace (estradiol) | More about Casodex (bicalutamide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Estrace has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Casodex has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Estrace side effects in more detail. |
See also: Casodex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other estradiol brands include: Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
240 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 353 drugs are known to interact with Estrace:
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A total of 363 drugs are known to interact with Casodex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 23, 1975 |
October 04, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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