Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S
About Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S
Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors that is indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts.
Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
In some cases, Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and oedema. If any of the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S should not be given in combination with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S
Medicinal Benefits
Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors, indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts. Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer. It is indicated in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S is prescribed in the early stages of the disease, where it is still responding to hormone therapy. It is used with androgen deprivation therapy (a treatment that lowers testosterone).
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Side Effects of Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S
Drug Warnings
Do not take Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe liver damage, or in combination with Ra-233 (used to treat prostate cancer). Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, heart failure, heart or blood vessel problems, irregular or rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, high blood sugar, bone problems, or if you have taken ketoconazole in the past for prostate cancer. Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking drugs used to treat heart rhythm problems (quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), pain killer (methadone), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), herbal medicine (St. John’s wort) and antipsychotics.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S with food as it may cause side effects. Take Abione 250Mg Tablet 120'S on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have severe liver damage, low blood potassium, heart or blood vessel condition, or arrhythmia (heart rhythm problems).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Prostate cancer: Prostate cancer, also called prostatic carcinoma, is cancer in the prostate gland (a gland that produces seminal fluid). Symptoms include difficulty with urination, weak or interrupted flow of urine, trouble emptying the bladder completely, and pain or burning during urination.