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Abisam 250mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Abiraterone Acetate
Manufacturer : SAMARTH LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
30 Tablet(s) In A Bottle
Introduction to Abisam 250mg Tablet
Abisam 250mg Tablet contains the active constituent abiraterone acetate. It is used in adult men to treat prostate cancer, which has spread to other parts of the body. It stops the body from testosterone production, which slows down the growth of prostate cancer. Abisam 250mg Tablet is prescribed to the early stage of the disease, responding to hormone therapy.
The patient should talk to the Physician if he/she has liver problems, high blood pressure or heart failure, or low blood potassium as it may increase the risk of heart-related problems. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. The severe side effects of Abisam 250mg Tablet include muscle weakness, muscle twitching, palpitation. These are the signs of low potassium in your blood. A decrease in red blood cells, reduced sex drive may also occur with the intake of Abisam 250mg Tablet. This medicine should not be taken with Ra-223, which is used to treat prostate cancer.
Uses of Abisam 250mg Tablet
- Prostate cancer
Therapeutic Effects of Abisam 250mg Tablet
The drug works by inhibiting the production of testosterone in the body. This can slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Interaction of Abisam 250mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Abisam 250mg Tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Abisam 250mg Tablet
- Store Abisam 250mg Tablet at room temperature below 30°C.
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
How to consume Abisam 250mg Tablet
The medicine should always be consumed as per the direction of your physician or pharmacist. The drug should be taken by mouth. It should not be taken with food. Swallow the tablets whole with water without breaking them.
Safety Advices for Abisam 250mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Abisam 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.
Breast Feeding
The Abisam 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used in breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting treatment with this medication.
Lungs
It is unknown whether an Abisam 250mg Tablet is safe for lung patients. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease before taking this medication.
Liver
Talk to your doctor if you have any liver diseases before taking the Abisam 250mg Tablet, as this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders.
Alcohol
Abisam 250mg Tablets interaction with alcohol is unknown. Contact your healthcare provider for more advice.
Driving
This medicine is not likely to affect driving and the use of any tools or machines.
Side Effects of Abisam 250mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them.
Serious:
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle twitches
- Palpitations
- Lung irritation
- Failure of liver to function
- Adrenal gland problems
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Heart attack
- Changes in the electrocardiogram
- Serious allergic reactions with difficulty in swallowing or breathing
- Swollen face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Itchy rash
- Bone loss
Common
- Fluid in legs or feet
- Low blood potassium
- Liver function test increases
- High blood pressure
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
- High-fat levels in the blood
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart failure
- Rapid heart rate
- Severe infections
- Bone fracture
- Indigestion
- Blood in urine
- Rash
Word of Advice
Inform the doctor if the patient has any liver problems, blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes and medication taken for different medical conditions before taking an Abisam 250mg Tablet . The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This medication should be taken orally in an empty stomach. It should not be taken with food and swallow the tablet as a whole with water without breaking them. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and the patient is advised to eat after 1hr after consuming the medication. Blood pressure, potassium levels, liver function tests should be monitored regularly while taking this medication.
FAQs
Q 1. Can an Abisam 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
The Abisam 250mg Tablet does not cure prostate cancer and it is used to treat prostate cancer which has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to lower the chances of side effects. This medication is prescribed at an early stage of the disorder and it is used along with testosterone lowering treatment.
Q 2. Can an Abisam 250mg Tablet worsen liver diseases?
Abisam 250mg Tablet is not recommended in the patients with severe liver conditions as it can worsen the situation. Inform the doctor if the patient has liver disorders before taking this medication.
Q 3. Is an Abisam 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
No, Abisam 250mg Tablet is not the chemotherapy drug and it is the hormonal treatment used to treat prostate cancer. It prevents the production of testosterone thereby reducing the growth of prostate cancer.
Fact Box of Abisam 250mg Tablet
| Molecule name: Abiraterone acetate | Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics |
| Pharmacological class: Androstene derivatives | Indications: Treatment of prostate cancer |
References
- Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc, US Food and drug administration, [ Revised date: APR 2011] [ Accessed date: 02 APR 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/202379lbl.pdf
- Janssen- Cilag International NV, Electronics Medicine Compendium (emc), [Revised date: DEC 2020] [ Accessed date: 02 APR 2021] , https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2381.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Natural products in cancer chemotherapy: hormones and related agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1707 - 1709.
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