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Synonym :

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Composition :

ABIRATERONE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 026.
Other Info - ABI0094

FAQs

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

Prednisolone/prednisone is prescribed along with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's to lower the chances of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in the body), or low blood potassium levels.

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's should not be given along with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. If you are prescribed to take Ra-233 following treatment with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is not for use in women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is not for use in women.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is not likely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Do not take Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's if you have severe liver damage. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.

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Children

Not applicable

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is not for use in children and adolescents.

About Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors that is indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts.
 
Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
 
In some cases, Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and oedema. If any of the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
 
Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's should not be given in combination with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's

Prostate cancer

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Medicinal Benefits

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors, indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer. It is indicated in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's is prescribed in the early stages of the disease, where it is still responding to hormone therapy. It is used with androgen deprivation therapy (a treatment that lowers testosterone).

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Side Effects of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Low blood potassium
  • High blood pressure
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Oedema (fluid in legs or feet)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe liver damage, or in combination with Ra-233 (used to treat prostate cancer). Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, heart failure, heart or blood vessel problems, irregular or rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, high blood sugar, bone problems, or if you have taken ketoconazole in the past for prostate cancer. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AbirateroneZiprasidone
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AbirateroneMesoridazine
Critical

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AbirateroneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with ziprasidone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and ziprasidone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Mesoridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and Mesoridazine together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction. It can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Eliglustat can increase the levels of Eliglustat in the body. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Eliglustat is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and Saquinavir together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and Thioridazine together is not recommended and can result in an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or a rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience ever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Ceritinib can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Ceritinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateronePasireotide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Pasireotide can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Pasireotide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneOxycodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Oxycodone can increase the levels of Oxycodone in the body. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Oxycodone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, fainting, confusion, excessive drowsiness, slow heart rate, and/or shallow or difficult breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Methadone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet and Methadone together can result in an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • METHADONE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • ST JOHN'S WORT

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's may affect the liver. Therefore your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check for any effects on the liver.
  • Tell your doctor if you experience darkening of the urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe vomiting or nausea, as these could be signs of liver problems.
  • Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's may cause low blood potassium. Stop taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's and consult a doctor immediately if you experience muscle twitches, muscle weakness, or palpitations (pounding heartbeat).
  • Use a condom or effective birth control method if you are having sex with pregnant women or women who can become pregnant.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.

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