Abitate 250mg Tablet

Abitate 250mg Tablet contains abiraterone acetate. It is used in adult men to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to reduce the risk of side effects. When prescribed for early-stage disease, it is used with testosterone-lowering treatment. This medicine is not for use in women or children. Effective contraception must be used throughout treatment. This medicine contains lactose and sodium; inform your physician if you have lactose intolerance or follow a salt-restricted diet. Inform your physician if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, low blood potassium, diabetes, allergic conditions, or other medical conditions. Inform your physician of all medicines you are taking, including supplements and herbal medicines, before starting treatment with this medication. The most common side effects are fluid in the feet or legs, high blood pressure, and diarrhoea. A decrease in red blood cells and reduced sexual drive may also occur. This medicine should not be taken with radium-223 chloride (Ra-223), which is used to treat prostate cancer.

Treatment of prostate cancer

Abiraterone acetate works by inhibiting the production of hormone testosterone in the body. This can slow the growth of prostate cancer.

Abitate 250mg Tablet medicine should always be consumed as per the direction of your physician or pharmacist. The drug should be taken by mouth. It should not be taken 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.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. Serious: Low blood potassium levels (muscle weakness, muscle twitches, or pounding heartbeat) 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

Inform the doctor if the patient has any liver problems, blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes and medication taken for different medical conditions before taking Abitate 250mg Tablet. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This medication should be taken orally in an empty stomach. It should not be taken with food and swallow the tablet as a whole with water without breaking them. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and the patient is advised to eat after 1hr after consuming the medication. Blood pressure, potassium levels, liver function tests should be monitored regularly while taking this medication.