Bicalutamide is an anti-androgen drug that is prescribed for prostate cancer. This drug works by preventing the actions of male hormones called androgens in the body. It is marketed under the trade names Casodex, and Calutide (manufactured by Cipla) among several other trade names in the world.
Bicalutamide medication is used together in combination with another hormone to treat prostate cancer. This medication may also be prescribed for conditions not listed above.