Bicalutamide generic name?

What is the generic name for bicalutamide?

Bicalutamide is the generic name itself for the drug (it is not a brand-name-only term). It is used in hormone therapy for certain forms of prostate cancer. [1]

Is bicalutamide the same as any other generic name?

No. “Bicalutamide” is the standardized international nonproprietary name (INN). Different brands that sell the medicine all map back to the same generic name: bicalutamide. [1]

Common brands that use the generic name bicalutamide

Brands vary by country, but they contain bicalutamide as the active ingredient. If you share a brand name you’ve seen, I can help confirm the matching generic name. [1]

Where can you check the generic name?

Drug labeling typically lists the generic name alongside the brand name (for example, “bicalutamide” as the active ingredient). Drug databases also list bicalutamide as the generic/INN name. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/international/bicalutamide.html