Uses of Abiratas Tablet
Prostate cancer
Abiratas Tablet side effects
Common
Vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Edema (swelling)
Decreased white blood cell count
Fatigue
Increased liver enzymes
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Cough
Increased cholesterol level in blood
Hot flashes
Joint swelling
Increased levels of blood fat
Altered blood sugar level
How to use Abiratas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Abiratas Tablet works
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.
Abiratas Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abiratas 500 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is recommended.
Because of the limited information, cautious use of Abiratas 500 mg Tablet is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Abiratas 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abiratas 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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