Bicalutamide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Bicalutamide is also known as: Casodex
Bicalutamide Pregnancy Warnings
Bicalutamide has been assigned to pregnancy category X by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Bicalutamide is contraindicated in women who are, or may become pregnant.
Bicalutamide Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of bicalutamide into human milk.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Casodex (bicalutamide)." Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Casodex (bicalutamide)." Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.
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