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Abiraterone Acetate
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Overview
Abirapro is an anti-cancer drug that is prescribed mainly for metastatic prostate cancer in men. It is an oral drug administered with prednisolone to patients who do not respond to any treatments. Abiraterone is the key ingredient of the medicine that prevents prostate cancer cells from metastasizing. It also stops androgen (male hormone) production in men by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17).
Prostate Cancer
The human body takes some time to adjust the body after consuming the medicine. Every side effect does not require medical assistance. If you observe serious changes that cannot be handled well by the patient, consult your doctor immediately. Common side effects are mentioned below:
Hypersensitivity
Increased Blood Pressure
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) or Pounding Heartbeat (Palpitations)
Swelling of Ankles or Feet (Edema)
Dizziness
Decreased White blood cell count
Lung Irritation (allergic alveolitis)
Patchy skin/Pale skin tone
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Urinary tract infection
Reducing bone strength resulting in frequent fractures
Diarrhea
Increased cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) and triglycerides
Anemia
Hypokalemia
Upper abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
It is advised that Abirapro should be administered 1 hour before your meal or 2 hours after your meal. The medicine needs to be strictly administered on an empty stomach as prescribed by the doctor. Abirapro has adverse reactions to certain types of food resulting in serious side effects such as high blood pressure, muscle weakness, paralysis, and breathing difficulties.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
Avoid intake of alcohol when the treatment is going on.
Pregnancy
risky
It is advised by the doctor not to consume the tablet in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
precaution
Do not take Abirapro 250 mg tablet if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
unsafe
You may feel dizzy after consuming the medicine. So, avoid driving and operating any heavy machinery.
Kidney
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of any kidney problems.
Liver
protective
Do not consume Abirapro 250 mg tablet in case of liver disease. Consult your doctor immediately.
Try not to miss any dose of Abirapro 250 mg tablet. In case you missed it, do not overdose. Follow the regular schedule and consult your doctor immediately.
Abirapro is an anti-cancer hormonal treatment drug. It is not administered for curing cancer but enables prolonging and improving life by curbing the spread of cancer in male patients suffering from prostate cancer.
Abirapro should be strictly taken as per your prescription from the doctor treating you with specific cancer. It is advisable not to change or stop your dose without prior discussion/suggestion from your doctor. The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach.
Abirapro may cause various side effects or use impacts if administered with other medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Before starting Abirapro, your doctor should be completely aware of your medical history, previous ongoing treatments, and prescriptions.
Abirapro is not a cancer treatment drug. It is a hormonal treatment to slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells in men. Specific studies to prove its efficiency/cure in any other type of cancer are yet not available.
Yes, Abirapro is advised to be taken on an empty stomach to curb the side effects of the medicine when taken with food. Adverse effects such as high blood pressure, muscle weakness, paralysis, and breathing difficulties are common symptoms noticed if medicine is taken along with food. The interval of 1 hour before meal and 2 hours after meal is advised for administration of the medicine.
