ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Overview

ABIRATERONE ACETATE is a Schedule H drug.
Abiraterone is used together with prednisone to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This medicine is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines. Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. Common side effects of abiraterone include joint swelling or pain, muscle aches, hot flushes, and diarrhea.

Usage

ABIRATERONE ACETATE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Do not take abiraterone with food as food may cause more of the medicine to be absorbed by the body than is needed.
  • Do not eat 2 hours before taking abiraterone and do not eat 1 hour after taking abiraterone.
  • Swallow abiraterone tablets whole. Do not crush or chew abiraterone tablets.

Common Side-Effects

ABIRATERONE ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Hypertension, UTI, Edema, Hypokalemia, Mouth Soreness, Belching, Body Aches Or Pains, Chills, Cough, Heartburn, Loss Of Voice, Runny Nose, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

ABIRATERONE ACETATE : Face Swelling, Arms Swelling, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Feet Swelling, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Loss Of Appetite, Back Pain, Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness, Weight Gain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Abdomen Pain, Arms Pain, Loose Motion

Technical Classification

ABIRATERONE ACETATE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ABIRATERONE ACETATE as Ingredient

ABIONE 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRAPRO 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRATAS 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRPRO 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG
ABRETONE 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ARBITUS TABABIRATERONE ACETATE
SAMTICA 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
XBIRA 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZELGOR 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYBIRRA 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYTIGA 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYTIGA TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG
ZYTIPROST 250MG TABABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG