Treatment of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Active constituent:
Abiraterone acetate.
Administration:
Usual administration is with steroid medication to reduce side effects.
For early-stage treatment, it is used with testosterone lowering treatment.
Not for use in women or children.
Requires effective contraception during treatment.
Contraindications:
Not suitable for women or children.
Patients with liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, low blood potassium, diabetes, allergic conditions, or other diseases should inform their physician.
Inform the physician about all medications, including supplements and herbal medicines, before starting treatment.
Storage:
No specific storage conditions required.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Dosage and Instructions:
Always follow the directions of your physician or pharmacist.
Take the medicine by mouth, not with food.
Swallow the tablets whole with water, without breaking them.
Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and must not be eaten for at least 1 hour after taking the medicine.
Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: not indicated for use during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: not indicated for use in breastfeeding women.
Lungs: consult a doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment.
Liver: consult a doctor if you have any liver diseases before taking the medication.
Alcohol: it is not known whether it is safe to use while consuming alcohol. Consult the doctor before taking this medication.
Driving: is not likely to affect driving and the use of any tools or machines.
Common: fluid in legs or feet, low blood potassium, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, high-fat levels in the blood, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, rapid heart rate, bone fracture, indigestion, blood in urine, rash.
FAQ:
Q 1. How to take an Abatitor 250mg Tablet?
Abatitor 250mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor and it should be taken in an empty stomach. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and the patient is advised to eat after 1 hour after consuming the medication.
Q 2. Can Abatitor 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Abatitor 250mg Tablet does not cure prostate cancer and it is used to treat prostate cancer which has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to lower the chances of side effects. This medication is prescribed at an early stage of the disorder and it is used along with testosterone lowering treatment.
Q 3. Can Abatitor 250mg Tablet worsen liver diseases?
Abatitor 250mg Tablet is not recommended in the patients with severe liver conditions as it can worsen the situation. Inform the doctor if the patient has liver disorders before taking this medication.
Q 4. How do Abatitor 250mg Tablet work?
Abatitor 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing the production of androgen and thereby inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the production of androgen.
Q 5. Is Abatitor 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
No, Abatitor 250mg Tablet is not the chemotherapy drug and it is the hormonal treatment used to treat prostate cancer. It prevents the production of testosterone thereby reducing the growth of prostate cancer.
Q 6. What are the side effects of Abatitor 250mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Abatitor 250mg Tablet are fluids in legs, low blood potassium levels, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, irregular heart beat, diarrhea, rashes and indigestion.