Abirat : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Abirat Benefits & Uses

Abirat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Abirat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Abirat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Abirat is used -

Severe

Decreased potassium level in blood
Increased blood pressure
Edema
Diarrhoea
Increased Liver Enzymes
Frequent urination

Moderate

Hepatitis

Mild

Dyspepsia
Rash
Pharyngitis
Nausea or vomiting

Abirat Related Warnings

Is the use of Abirat safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Abirat safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Abirat on the Kidneys?

Abirat is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Abirat on the Liver?

Side effects of Abirat rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Abirat on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Abirat on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Abirat with Other Drugs

Abirat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenobarbital

Moderate

Abirat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abirat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Abirat

Is this Abirat habit forming or addictive?

Abirat does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Abirat as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Abirat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Abirat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Abirat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Abirat

Taking Abirat with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Abirat

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Abirat with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zytiga® (abiraterone acetate)

Abirat 250mg Tablet