ABIRAPRO – GLENMARK PHARMA – ABIRATERONE ACETATE TABLETS

WHAT IS ABIRATERONE 250 MG?

Enquire now ABIRAPRO 250MG online as it contains the active ingredient named Abiraterone Acetate. It acts on the body to stop it from making testosterone, the action of this medicine helps to slow the growth of cancer cells. This medication has been manufactured by Glenmark Pharma which is a pharmaceutical company that is headquartered in Mumbai, India and was founded in the year 1977 by Gracias Saldanha.

WHAT IS ABIRATERONE 250 MG?

Abiraterone Acetate works by reducing the production of androgen in the body. Androgens are a group of hormones which play a major role in the traits and reproductive activity of males. These hormones present in males can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.

ABIRATERONE USES:

Enquire Now ABIRAPRO 250 mg online from the best supplier, Galaxysuperspeciality and get best price for ABIRAPRO tablets as this medication is used in combination with prednisone to treat men with prostate cancer which has spread to other parts of the body and has not responded to any surgical treatment used for lowering the testosterone levels.

INDICATIONS OF ABIRAPRO 250 MG:

ABIRAPRO is a CYP17 inhibitor indicated-

For the treatment of patients with metastatic CRPC who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel in combination with prednisone

For the treatment of metastatic CRPC in adult men who are mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic after the failure of androgen deprivation therapy and

For those who are not clinically indicated for chemotherapy, with prednisone or prednisolone

ABIRAPRO 250 MG COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

Taking abiraterone in combination with prednisolone is known to reduce the risk of side effects. Most men consuming this medication are observed to not have any problems or any kind of side effects. Although the following are some possible side effects:

• Fluid retention (which can cause swelling in your ankles or hands)
• High blood pressure
• Liver problems
• Headache
• Hot flushes
• Joint pains
• Heartburn
• Cold-like symptoms may occur
• Low levels of potassium in your blood or a drop in them
• Feeling tired or Fatigued
• A risk of a fast, irregular heartbeat

If you experience any of these effects or you feel they persist or worsen, inform your doctor or medical healthcare provider immediately. Also the list is does not include all the side effects, make sure to consult your doctor before you Enquire this medicine online from the leading supplier, Galaxysuperspeciality that provides best price for ABIRAPRO tablets. Keep in mind to inform your doctor if you experience anything that is not part of the list mentioned above.

DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

The recommended dose instructions are mentioned below, but before ordering this medication online consult your doctor as this is a prescription medicine:

• Recommended Dosage Allowance- 1,000mg (four 250 mg tablets)
• The medication must be consumed orally.
• It should be consumed once a day, in combination with prednisone 5mg which needs to be consumed orally- twice- daily.
• ABIRAPRO 250mg must be consumed on an empty stomach only.
• No food must be consumed 2 hours prior to taking the medicine and a gap of at least 1 hour must be maintained after the ABIRAPRO Tablets have been taken.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets- swallow the tablets as a whole with water.

IF A DOSE IS MISSED:

If you miss a dose of ABIRAPRO tablets (abiraterone acetate), skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule from the next day onwards. Do not take two doses at once. If you happen to miss more than 1 dose, contact your doctor before taking the next dose.

TABLET FORM:

The ABIRAPRO tablets manufactured by Glenmark Pharma come in a sealed plastic bottle with 120 tablets; each tablet contains the active salt abiraterone acetate with the strength of 250 mg.

TREATMENT DURATION OF ABIRAPRO 250MG:

The duration of the tablet depends upon the condition of the patient. Therefore, it must be consumed as prescribed.

CONTRADICTIONS:

ABIRAPRO is known to cause some harmful effects when contradicted:

These tablets can cause foetal harm when administered to a woman who is pregnant. ABIRAPRO is not indicted for using in women. Women who are planning to become pregnant must not take these tablets. If this drug is administered to a female patient during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during the course of the medication, the use of this drug can lead to potential hazard to the foetus and a risk of miscarriage.

Some medicines are known to interact with the intended effect of abiraterone acetate, therefore it is suggested to inform your doctor about your medical history and about the medicines you are already consuming. Some of the medicines that may lead to an interaction are:

• Atazanavir
• Clarithromycin
• Indinavir
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Nefazodone
• Nelfinavir
• Ritonavir
• Saquinavir
• Telithromycin or Voriconazole

The above mentioned medicines may increase the risk of getting abiraterone acetate’s side effects.

• Carbamazepine
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Rifabutin
• Rifampin or rifapentine

The above mentioned medicines may decrease abiraterone acetate’s effectiveness.

• Carvedilol
• Chlorpromazine
• Desipramine
• Dextromethorphan
• Encainide
• Flecainide
• Iloperidone
• Maprotiline
• Metoprolol
• Nortriptyline
• Paroxetine
• Pimozide
• Propafenone
• Propranolol
• Risperidone
• Tetrabenazine or Thioridazine

The above mentioned medicines lead to an increased risk of abiraterone acetate’s side.

PRECAUTIONS OF ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Patients who develop a concurrent elevation of ALT greater than 3 x uln and total bilirubin greater than 2 x ULN in the absence of biliary obstruction or other causes responsible for the concurrent elevation must permanently discontinue the use ABIRAPRO 250mg tablets (abiraterone acetate).

The safety is unknown for abiraterone acetate retreatment in patients who develop AST or ALT ≥20×ULN and/or bilirubin ≥10×ULN

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Keep this medication away from the reach of children.
• Do not use this medication after it has crossed the expiry date
• Store the medicine at room temperature, i.e. 15-25ºC