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ABIRATERONE ACETATE
ABIRATERONE-500MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - ABI0059

FAQs

Abiratred Tablet 60's works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
Prednisolone/prednisone is prescribed along with Abiratred Tablet 60's to lower the chances of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in the body), or low blood potassium levels.
Abiratred Tablet 60's should not be given along with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. If you are prescribed to take Ra-233 following treatment with Abiratred Tablet 60's and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Abiratred Tablet 60's. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Abiratred Tablet 60's is not for use in women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Abiratred Tablet 60's is not for use in women.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Abiratred Tablet 60's is not likely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Do not take Abiratred Tablet 60's if you have severe liver damage. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.

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Children

Not applicable

Abiratred Tablet 60's is not for use in children and adolescents.

About Abiratred Tablet 60's

Abiratred Tablet 60'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.
 
Abiratred Tablet 60's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
 
In some cases, Abiratred Tablet 60'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.
 
Abiratred Tablet 60's is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abiratred Tablet 60'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 Abiratred Tablet 60's

Prostate cancer

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Medicinal Benefits

Abiratred Tablet 60'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. Abiratred Tablet 60'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). Abiratred Tablet 60'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).

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow Abiratred Tablet 60's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Side Effects of Abiratred Tablet 60's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Low blood potassium
  • High blood pressure
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Oedema (fluid in legs or feet)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Abiratred Tablet 60'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. Abiratred Tablet 60's may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abiratred Tablet 60's should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AbirateroneThioridazine
Critical
AbirateroneSaquinavir
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • METHADONE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • ST JOHN'S WORT

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Abiratred Tablet 60's may affect the liver. Therefore your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check for any effects on the liver.
  • Tell your doctor if you experience darkening of the urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe vomiting or nausea, as these could be signs of liver problems.
  • Abiratred Tablet 60's may cause low blood potassium. Stop taking Abiratred Tablet 60's and consult a doctor immediately if you experience muscle twitches, muscle weakness, or palpitations (pounding heartbeat).
  • Use a condom or effective birth control method if you are having sex with pregnant women or women who can become pregnant.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.

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