Abirateron Acetate 250 Mg Tablet

About Abirateron Acetate 250 Mg Tablet

ZYTIGA 250MG 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.

ZYTIGA 250MG 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. ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. 

ZYTIGA 250MG 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.

ZYTIGA 250MG 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 ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET. ZYTIGA 250MG 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 ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET

Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Directions for Use

ZYTIGA 250MG 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.

Medicinal Benefits

ZYTIGA 250MG 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. ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is mainly intended for use in men only.

How ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET Works

ZYTIGA 250MG 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. ZYTIGA 250MG TABLET works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight