Abiraterone Acetate tablets 250mg price in India

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Abiraterone Acetate is used to treat prostate gland cancer. It also used to treat other disease, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used in conjunction with other medications as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Abiraterone Acetate 250mg tablet may cause side effects if taken with food, so it is best taken on an empty stomach. Your doctor will decide the proper dose and how often you need to take it. This will vary depending on what you are being treated for and may change over time.

You should take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking it incorrectly or in excess can result in serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to notice or feel the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Benefits of Abiraterone Acetate

Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a walnut-sized small gland that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperms in males. Abiraterone Acetate 250mg tablet slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in men by lowering testosterone levels (a natural hormone in males). This also relieves urinary tract discomfort and makes it easier to urinate.

How to use Abiraterone Acetate

Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and duration of this medication. Consume it all in at once. It should not be chewed, crushed, or broken. Abiraterone acetate 250mg tablet should be taken without food.

Abiraterone acetate mechanism of action

MECHANISM OF ACTION. In the body, abiraterone acetate is converted to abiraterone, an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor that inhibits 17 hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17). This enzyme is required for androgen biosynthesis and is expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumour tissues.

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Uses of Abiraterone Acetate

• Prostate cancer

Abiraterone acetate dose

• Abiraterone is typically taken once per day, along with a steroid once or twice per day. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions exactly.
• If you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medication, your abiraterone dosage requirements may change. Use only the medication prescribed by your doctor to avoid medication errors.
• If you have an infection or are under stress, your prednisone or methylprednisolone dosage may need to be adjusted. You should not change your steroid dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor.

Benefits of Abiraterone Acetate

Prostate cancer

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Abiraterone acetate side effects

Discussed with your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medications can interact with or be affected by this medication, so inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.

This medication is not advised to be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It could seriously harm your child. To avoid pregnancy, both males and females must use effective contraception during treatment. While on treatment, you may be asked to have your blood glucose levels checked on a regular basis.

Common side effects of Abiraterone Acetate

• Edema (swelling)
• Vomiting
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Fatigue
• Increased liver enzymes
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Cough
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Joint swelling
• Increased levels of blood fat
• Altered blood sugar level

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