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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

About Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
 
Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
 
In some cases, Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
 
Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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 Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

Prostate cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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). Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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).

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Low blood potassium
  • High blood pressure
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Oedema (fluid in legs or feet)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking drugs used to treat heart rhythm problems (quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), pain killer (methadone), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), herbal medicine (St. John’s wort) and antipsychotics. 

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's with food as it may cause side effects. Take Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have severe liver damage, low blood potassium, heart or blood vessel condition, or arrhythmia (heart rhythm problems).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

  • Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
  • Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's may cause low blood potassium. Stop taking Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.

About Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
 
Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
 
In some cases, Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
 
Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Prescription drug

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Synonym

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

Prostate cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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). Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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).

Side Effects of Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Low blood potassium
  • High blood pressure
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Oedema (fluid in legs or feet)

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, i.e., 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

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

Special Advise

  • Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.
  • Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's may cause low blood potassium. Stop taking Abitate U 250mg Tablet 120's 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.