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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Abirapro 250 mg Tablet 120's, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Composition :

ABIRATERONE ACETATE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai - 400 026.
Other Info - ABI0021

Author Details

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Written By

Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta

Pharm-D (PB)

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 1:17 PM IST

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FAQs

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer.

No, do not stop taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even when symptoms improve or resolve.

The common side-effects of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet are nausea, dizziness, heartburn, headache, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, joint pain, confusion, hot flushes, loss of appetite, and groin pain. These side effects usually do not require any medical attention.

Take Abirapro 250 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. However, if you forget or miss any dose of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet , take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. But do not double the dose.

Inform your doctor if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, bone disorders, adrenocortical insufficiency, fluid retention and cardiovascular conditions before taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet .

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor if you have concerns.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

Not intended for women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Not intended for women.

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Driving

Caution

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet until your vision improves.

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Liver

Caution

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established.

Product Substitutes

Reference

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  2. https://lotusinternational.com/product/zytiga/
  3. https://www.zytiga.com/
  4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611046.html
  5. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/202379s031s033lbl.pdf

About Abirapro 250 mg Tablet

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is an anti-androgen medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is used to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (a condition where cancer does not get controlled with hormonal therapy) and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (a condition where cancer has spread to other parts of the body but can be controlled) in men. Prostate cancer is a condition that occurs when the prostate gland cells increase abnormally. Symptoms may include difficulty in urinating, pain, numbness, etc.

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body. This causes an increase in cancer cells in the prostate gland. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. 

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, heartburn, headache, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, joint pain, confusion, hot flushes, loss of appetite and groin pain. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. However, if these side effects persist, inform your doctor. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or after meals. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of your disease.

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypokalemia, hypoglycaemia, fluid retention before taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet . Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in women and children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. Inform your doctor of all your ongoing medications to avoid interactions. This medicine is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer. 

Uses of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet

Prostate Cancer

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Medicinal Benefits

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body. This causes increase of cancer cells in prostate gland. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is mainly intended for use in men only.

Directions for Use

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after a meal. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of medicine. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush or break the medicine.

Side Effects of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Heartburn
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Joint Pain
  • Confusion
  • Hot Flushes
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Groin Pain

Drug Warnings

Abirapro 250 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions like liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypokalemia, hypoglycaemia, fluid retention or taking any other medicines before taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet as it may cause serious side effects. Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in women and children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. This medicine is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AbirateroneEliglustat
Critical
AbirateroneSaquinavir
Critical

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AbirateroneMifepristone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Using mifepristone together with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramping, confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, rapid heartbeat, or chest pain. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneVemurafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Vemurafenib can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Vemurafenib 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.
AbirateroneHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abirapro 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Hydrocodone can increase the levels of Hydrocodone in the body. This increases the risk or severity of side effects like low blood pressure, and low respiratory rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abirapro 250 mg Tablet with Hydrocodone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in thinking and judgment, fainting, confusion, excessive drowsiness, slow heart rate, and shallow or difficult breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FLECAINIDE
  • VENLAFAXINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Abirapro 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe hepatotoxicity.
  • This medicine may cause the laboratory abnormalities like elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, and hypokalemia.
  • It is also advised to perform frequent checkups on your potassium, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try to take vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, spinach and kale. This food slows the growth of prostate cancer and even reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
  • It is advised to consume fewer dairy products as these foods may increase the risk of prostate cancer. 
  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles, reduces fatigue, helps in weight loss and gives strength.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by doing regular simple exercises and yoga. 
  • Getting adequate sleep as resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention. 
  • Avoid including red meat high amounts of meat in your diet. When meat is cooked, it may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

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