Indications

Abirataj is indicated in combination with prednisone for the treatment of patients with • Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) • Metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC)

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Dosage

Recommended Dose For Metastatic CRPC
The recommended dose of abirataj is 1,000 mg (two 500 mg tablets or four 250 mg tablets) orally once daily with prednisone 5 mg orally twice daily.

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Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.. Stop taking Abiraterone Acetate Tablet and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects.

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Drug Interactions

Drugs That Inhibit Or Induce CYP3A4 Enzymes
In a dedicated drug interaction trial, co-administration of rifampin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, decreased exposure of abiraterone by 55%.

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Precautions

Abirataj may cause hypertension, hypokalemia, and fluid retention increased mineralocorticoid levels resulting from CYP17 inhibition.Monitor patients for hypertension, hypokalemia, and fluid retention at least once a month.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism Of Action
Abiraterone acetate (Abirataj) is converted in vivo to abiraterone, an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor, that inhibits 17 α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17).

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