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Inveteron 250 mg Tablet 30's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Inveteron 250 mg Tablet 30's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Synonym :

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Composition :

ABIRATERONE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Inveteron 250 mg Tablet

Inveteron 250 mg 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.
 
Inveteron 250 mg Tablet contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
 
In some cases, Inveteron 250 mg 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.
 
Inveteron 250 mg Tablet is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Inveteron 250 mg 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 Inveteron 250 mg Tablet

Prostate cancer

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow Inveteron 250 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Inveteron 250 mg 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. Inveteron 250 mg 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). Inveteron 250 mg 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).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Inveteron 250 mg 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.
  • 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 precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
  • Exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Consider a low carbohydrate diet that limits grains, starchy vegetables and fruit. Include foods rich in protein and fat.
  • Avoid excess sugar, fatty foods and carbohydrates.
  • Aim for weight loss as it helps to improve cardiovascular health and minimize the risk of complications related to obesity.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Inveteron 250 mg 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. Inveteron 250 mg Tablet may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Inveteron 250 mg 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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AbirateroneEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Inveteron 250 mg 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 Inveteron 250 mg 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.
AbirateroneMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Mesoridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg 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.
AbirateroneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg 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.
AbirateroneZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with ziprasidone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Inveteron 250 mg 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.
AbirateroneThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg 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.
AbirateroneTamoxifen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking tamoxifen with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tamoxifen and Inveteron 250 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Inveteron 250 mg Tablet and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience ever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Methadone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet and Methadone 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 Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AbirateroneOsimertinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Osimertinib can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Osimertinib 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.
AbirateroneToremifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Toremifene can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet with Toremifene 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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

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M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

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FAQs

Inveteron 250 mg Tablet works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

Prednisolone/prednisone is prescribed along with Inveteron 250 mg Tablet to lower the chances of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in the body), or low blood potassium levels.

Inveteron 250 mg 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 Inveteron 250 mg Tablet and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • METHADONE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • ST JOHN'S WORT

Special Advise

  • Inveteron 250 mg Tablet may affect the liver. Therefore your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check for any effects on the liver.
  • Tell your doctor if you experience darkening of the urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe vomiting or nausea, as these could be signs of liver problems.
  • Inveteron 250 mg Tablet may cause low blood potassium. Stop taking Inveteron 250 mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately if you experience muscle twitches, muscle weakness, or palpitations (pounding heartbeat).
  • Use a condom or effective birth control method if you are having sex with pregnant women or women who can become pregnant.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Prostate cancer: Prostate cancer, also called prostatic carcinoma, is cancer in the prostate gland (a gland that produces seminal fluid). Symptoms include difficulty with urination, weak or interrupted flow of urine, trouble emptying the bladder completely, and pain or burning during urination.

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