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Mytera 250mg Tablet
Salt Composition: ABIRATERONE ACETATE
- Manufacturer: MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 120 TABLET(s) IN A BOTTLE
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 250MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: This medicine does not require any particular storage condition. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
₹6072.00₹16865.00
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Product Introduction
Mytera 250mg Tablet contains abiraterone acetate. It is used in adult men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is typically administered with steroid medication to reduce the likelihood of side effects. When prescribed for early-stage disease, it is used with testosterone-lowering treatment. This medicine is not suitable for use in women or children. Effective contraception must be maintained 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 patients have liver disease, hypertension, cardiac disorders, hypokalaemia, diabetes, allergic conditions, or other medical conditions. Ensure your physician is informed of all medicines, including supplements and herbal preparations, being taken before starting treatment with this medication. The most common side effects are peripheral oedema, hypertension, and diarrhoea. Reduction in red blood cells and decreased libido may also occur with Mytera 250mg Tablet. This medicine should not be taken concurrently with Ra-223, which is used to treat prostate cancer.
Uses
Mytera 250mg uses are: Treatment of prostate cancer
How it works
Mytera 250mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of hormone testosterone in the body. This can slow the growth of prostate cancer.
How to Use
Mytera 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. Your healthcare proviser will decide the mytera 250mg dosage.
Side Effects
Mytera 250mg 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
References
- 1. Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised date: APR 2011] [ Accessed date: 26 MAY 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/202379lbl.pdf 2. Janssen- Cilag International NV, Electronics Medicine Compendium (emc), [Revised date: SEP 2021] [ Accessed date: 26 MAY 2022] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2381.pdf 3. Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Natural products in cancer chemotherapy: hormones and related agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1707 - 1709.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Mytera 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.
Lungs: Consult your doctor Talk to your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Mytera 250mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Mytera 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used in breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting treatment with this medication.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.