ZYTIGA 250MG TAB

Overview

ZYTIGA 250MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ZYTIGA 250MG TAB is composed of: ABIRATERONE ACETATE (250.0 MG)

Abiraterone is used together with prednisone to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This medicine is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines. Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. Common side effects of abiraterone include joint swelling or pain, muscle aches, hot flushes, and diarrhea.

Usage

ABIRATERONE ACETATE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions


  • Do not take abiraterone with food as food may cause more of the medicine to be absorbed by the body than is needed.
  • Do not eat 2 hours before taking abiraterone and do not eat 1 hour after taking abiraterone.
  • Swallow abiraterone tablets whole. Do not crush or chew abiraterone tablets.

Common Side-Effects

ABIRATERONE ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Hypertension, UTI, Edema, Hypokalemia, Mouth Soreness, Belching, Body Aches Or Pains, Chills, Cough, Heartburn, Loss Of Voice, Runny Nose, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

ABIRATERONE ACETATE : Face Swelling, Arms Swelling, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Feet Swelling, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Loss Of Appetite, Back Pain, Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness, Weight Gain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Abdomen Pain, Arms Pain, Loose Motion

Technical Classification

ABIRATERONE ACETATE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ABIONE 250MG TABINR 99000 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRAPRO 250MG TABINR 105714 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRATAS 250MG TABINR 94285.7 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ABIRATERONE ACETATEABIRATERONE ACETATE
ABIRPRO 250MG TABINR 28500 for 30 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG
ABRETONE 250MG TABINR 95237.5 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ARBITUS TABINR 38004.2 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE
SAMTICA 250MG TABINR 62500 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
XBIRA 250MG TABINR 85000 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZELGOR 250MG TABINR 18000 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYBIRRA 250MG TABINR 80952.4 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYTIGA 250MG TABINR 150000 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG
ZYTIGA TABINR 150000 for 120 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG
ZYTIPROST 250MG TABINR 34285.7 for 30 TABLETSABIRATERONE ACETATE 250.0 MG