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bicalutamide · Medicine question

How does bicalutamide act on androgen receptors?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Bicalutamide (Casodex) binds to androgen receptors without activating gene expression, thereby inhibiting androgen stimulation.

Sources for this answer

Casodex 50 mg Film-coated TabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 18Document updated 25 January 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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