February 2017

New Product - Bi Eligard CP

Bi Eligard CP (leuprorelin + bicalutamide) contains leuprorelin a LHRH agonist and potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion when given continuously in therapeutic doses, and bicalutamide a nonsteroidal antiandrogen. Bi Eligard CP is indicated for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in combination with LHRH agonist therapy (bicalutamide component) and for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer (leuprorelin component). Bicalutamide is contraindicated in females and children, and with coadministration of terfenadine, astemizole or cisapride. Eligard (leuprorelin) is contraindicated with previous orchiectomy, pregnancy and lactation, and as a sole treatment in prostate cancer patients with spinal cord compression or evidence of spinal metastases. Bi Eligard CP is available as a combination therapy containing composite packs of Eligard (7.5 mg leuprorelin) subcutaneous implant plus 50 mg bicalutamide tablets 28’s; Eligard (22.5 mg leuprorelin) subcutaneous implant plus 50 mg bicalutamide tablets 28’s or 84’s.

This list is a summary of only some of the changes that have occurred over the last month. Before prescribing, always refer to the full product information.

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