Abiratas 250mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication containing Abiraterone acetate, primarily used to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). It belongs to the class of drugs called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors, which work by blocking the production of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) that fuel the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Brand Name: Abiratas

Composition: Abiraterone acetate

Mechanism of Action:

It inhibits the CYP17A1 enzyme, which is crucial for androgen (testosterone) production in the adrenal glands, testes, and prostate tumor tissues. By blocking this enzyme, it significantly reduces androgen levels, depriving prostate cancer cells of the hormones they need to grow. This is particularly effective in treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Uses: 

·         Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

·         Metastatic High-Risk Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC)

Side Effects:

·         Swelling

·         Hypokalemia (low potassium)

·         Hypertension (high blood pressure)

·         Elevated liver enzymes

·         Fatigue

·         Joint pain

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Anemia

·         Diarrhea

Safety Advise:

Kidney  

Patients with severe renal illness should use Abiratas 250mg Tablets with caution. It could be necessary to modify the dosage of the Abiratas 250 mg tablet. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients with severe hepatic illness should use Abiratas 250mg Tablets with caution. It could be necessary to modify the dosage of the Abiratas 250 mg tablet. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Pregnant women should avoid using Abiratas tablets due to the risk of fetal harm. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using an Abiratas 250mg tablet while nursing is not advised. Evidence points to the drug's potential to be hazardous to the unborn child. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

The safety of combining alcohol with Abiratas 250mg Tablets is unknown. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C and away from moisture.

How to use this Medication?

Once a day, take this medication orally without food two hours before or one hour after. To avoid more adverse effects, swallow the tablets whole, without chewing or crushing them.

Your medical condition, lab findings, reaction to treatment, and any additional medications you may be taking all influence the dosage. Make careful to disclose all of the products you use to your physician and pharmacist.

To maximize the benefits of this drug, take it on a daily basis. Take it daily at the same time to help you remember. Unless instructed to do so by your physician, do not discontinue taking any of your prostate cancer medications. If you stop taking your meds, the cancer may spread more quickly.

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