Description Introduction What ABIRAPRO 250MG is used for? It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men Warning & Precautions Talk to Doctor Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you: Are allergic to abiraterone acetate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Have severe liver damage Have low blood potassium levels Have heart problem Have shortness of breath Have swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs Have high blood sugar or pressure This medicine is not for use in women This medicine may cause harm to the unborn child if it is taken by women who are pregnant If you are having sex with a woman who can become pregnant, use a condom and another effective birth control method This medicine is not for use in children and adolescents This medicine is not likely to affect your being able to drive and use any tools or machines Pregnancy & Breast Feeding This medicine is not for use in women This medicine may cause harm to the unborn child if it is taken by women who are pregnant If you are having sex with a woman who can become pregnant, use a condom and another effective birth control method Children & Adolescents This medicine is not for use in children and adolescents Driving & Using Machines This medicine is not likely to affect your being able to drive and use any tools or machines Interactions Tell your doctor if you are taking, Medicines including tranquilisers, herbal medicines (e.g., st john’s wort) Androgen deprivation treatment Ketoconazole used for prostate cancer Quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone and sotalol used for heart rhythm problems Moxifloxacin used as an antibiotic Antipsychotics used for serious mental illnesses How to Use Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you The recommended dose is 1,000 mg (two tablets) once a day Take this medicine by mouth Do not take ABIRAPRO 250MG with food.It must be taken on an empty stomach. Don't eat any food for at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after your dose. Swallow the tablets whole with water Do not break the tablets It is usually taken with another medicine called prednisolone to reduce unwanted side effects. You need to take prednisolone every day while you are taking ABIRAPRO 250MG as prescribed by your doctor If you take more ABIRAPRO 250MG If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to a hospital immediately If you forget to take ABIRAPRO 250MG If you forget to take ABIRAPRO 250MG take your usual dose the following day If you forget to take ABIRAPRO 250MG for more than one day, talk to your doctor without delay If you stop taking ABIRAPRO 250MG Do not stop taking ABIRAPRO 250MG unless your doctor tells you to Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them Serious Muscle weakness, muscle twitches or a pounding heart beat (palpitations) Common High fat levels in your blood Liver function test increases Chest pain Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), heart failure or rapid heart rate Severe infections called sepsis Bone fractures Indigestion Blood in urine, rash Fluid in your legs or feet, low blood potassium, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea Uncommon Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), muscle weakness and/or muscle pain Rare Lung irritation also called allergic alveolitis Acute liver failure More Information Storage Keep this medicine out of reach of children Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Store at room temperature (15-25ºC) FAQs Q. Can Abirapro cure prostate cancer? Abirapro does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Abirapro then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Abirapro. Q. Is Abirapro a chemotherapy drug? Abirapro is a hormonal treatment not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Abirapro stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer. Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Abirapro? Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Abirapro. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Abirapro. Q. Does Abirapro affect liver? Abirapro can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Abirapro may even cause failure of the liver to function (called acute liver failure), which can even lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, or severe nausea or vomiting, as these could be signs or symptoms of liver problems. Q. How frequently should the liver investigations be done? Liver enzymes should be measured prior to starting the treatment, every two weeks for the first three months into the treatment, and monthly thereafter. If you develop clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of liver toxicity, liver enzymes should be measured immediately. If the liver enzyme levels are increased beyond certain levels, your doctor may temporarily discontinue the treatment with Abirapro. Q. How to take Abirapro? Abirapro should be taken on an empty stomach with water 1 hour before eating or at least 2 hours after eating. Taking it with food may cause increased and variable levels of Abirapro in your blood which can be harmful. Remember not to crush or chew the tablet . Disclaimer: The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.