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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Abiratas Tablet is used in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other body parts. It contains Abiraterone, which works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer. It is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. In some cases, Abiratas Tablet 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.

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Synonym :

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Composition :

ABIRATERONE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Abiratas Tablet

Abiratas Tablet 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.

Abiratas Tablet contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

In some cases, Abiratas Tablet 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.

Abiratas Tablet is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abiratas Tablet 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 Abiratas Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Abiratas Tablet 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. Abiratas Tablet 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). Abiratas Tablet 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).

How Abiratas Tablet Works

Abiratas Tablet contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Abiratas Tablet
  • If you have discomfort, illness, or unease after taking medication, seek medical attention.
  • Your treatment plan may be modified, including adjusting the dosage, substituting with an alternative medication, or discontinuing the medication. Additionally, certain lifestyle changes may be recommended to help manage symptoms.
  • To manage discomfort, follow your doctor's advice, like getting plenty of rest, or staying hydrated, and practising stress-reducing techniques.
  • Track your symptoms regularly and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider to manage the discomfort effectively.
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.

What if I have taken an overdose of Abiratas Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Abiratas Tablet may include fast or irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, swelling of the feet, ankles, or lower legs, and unexplained weight gain. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Abiratas Tablet 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. Abiratas Tablet may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abiratas Tablet 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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AbirateroneSaquinavir
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AbirateroneEliglustat
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AbirateroneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Taking Abiratas Tablet with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abiratas 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.
AbirateroneEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Coadministration of Abiratas 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 Abiratas 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.
AbirateroneThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Taking Abiratas Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abiratas 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 Abiratas Tablet:
Taking Abiratas Tablet with Mesoridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abiratas 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.
AbirateroneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Taking Abiratas Tablet with ziprasidone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Abiratas 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.
AbirateroneVenetoclax
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Coadministration of Abiratas Tablet with Venetoclax can increase the levels of Venetoclax in the body. This increases the risk or severity of side effects like bleeding problems, kidney injury, and the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abiratas Tablet with Venetoclax 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.
AbirateroneLoperamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
When taken in combination, Abiratas Tablet may considerably raise loperamide levels in the blood and cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking loperamide with Abiratas Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations while taking these drugs, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Using escitalopram together with Abiratas Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Escitalopram with Abiratas Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, irregular heartbeat, drowsiness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, vomiting, or shortness of breath, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Co-administration of Abiratas Tablet with Clozapine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Abiratas Tablet and Clozapine 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, or a rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateronePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Abiratas Tablet:
Phenytoin may decrease the blood levels of Abiratas Tablet, which may make Abiratas Tablet less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Abiratas Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

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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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Abiratas Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol affects Abiratas Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Abiratas Tablet is not for use in women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Abiratas Tablet is not for use in women.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Abiratas Tablet is not likely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Do not take Abiratas Tablet 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

Abiratas Tablet is not for use in children and adolescents.

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FAQs

Abiratas Tablet is used to treat Prostate cancer.

Abiratas Tablet works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

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

Abiratas Tablet 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 Abiratas Tablet and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.

No, Abiratas Tablet cannot cure prostate cancer. However, it is used to manage advanced or metastatic prostate cancer that works by inhibiting the production of testosterone, thereby preventing the growth and spread of cancer.

No, Abiratas Tablet is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a hormone therapy medication, which reduces testosterone levels to help manage prostate cancer.

Yes, Abiratas Tablet may affect the liver. Therefore, the doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor its effects on the liver.

For patients taking Abiratas Tablet liver investigations are recommended. However, the frequency may differ for each individual and can be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.

Abiratas Tablet can be taken orally on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break it.

The side effects of Abiratas Tablet include oedema, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and diarrhoea. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2381.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/202379lbl.pdf
  3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=4e338e89-3cf2-48eb-b6e2-a06c608c6513
  4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611046.html
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