Abirapro 500 mg Tablet | 60 Tablets in 1 Bottle

Introduction of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

​Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is a medication used together with steroid medicine prednisone or methylprednisolone to treat prostate cancer. Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is usually used in adult men whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body and who have not responded to other forms of treatment, such as chemotherapy. Abirapro 500 mg stops your body from making testosterone, which can slow the growth of prostate cancer. It is important to note that Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is not a cure for prostate cancer, it can be managed and the progression of the disease can be slowed.

It is not safe for use in women. It is not known if Abirapro 500 mg is safe and effective in females or children

​Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is usually taken orally once a day on an empty stomach. Do not eat food 2 hours before and 1 hour after taking Abirapro 500 mg Tablet. It may cause common side effects of the medication may include fatigue, joint pain, hot flashes, and nausea. More severe side effects, such as liver damage and low blood pressure, may also occur. It is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor before starting Abirapro 500 mg.

​It's important before taking Abirapro 500 mg Tablet to inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing disease like liver disease, lung disease, diabetes, adrenal or pituitary gland problems or if you are using any medications or vitamins, Herbal medicines, etc. Additionally, inform them if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use effective birth control (contraception) by both males and females during treatment with Abirapro 500 mg Tablet for 3 weeks to avoid pregnancy. Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels while on treatment. It's important before taking Abirapro 500 mg Tablet to inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing disease like liver disease, lung disease, diabetes, adrenal or pituitary gland problems or if you are using any medications or vitamins, Herbal medicines, etc. Additionally, inform them if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use effective birth control (contraception) by both males and females during treatment with Abirapro 500 mg Tablet for 3 weeks to avoid pregnancy. Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels while on treatment.​

Uses of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

Prostate cancer: Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is used to treat prostate cancer, a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a gland of the male reproductive system. It is one of the most common cancers in men. Symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and pain or burning during urination.

Benefits of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

​Abirapro 500 mg Tablet decreases the production of testosterone in males. In this way, the cancer cells decrease or stop growing due to low testosterone levels in the body.

​Abirapro 500 mg can slow the growth of prostate cancer cells and reduce the size of tumours.

​Abirapro 500 mg can delay the need for other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy and prolong survival in people with advanced prostate cancer.​

Side Effects of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

Abirapro 500 mg Tablet may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.

Most Common Side Effects of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

• Urinary tract infection
  
• Hypokalemia
• Hypertension
• Diarrhoea
• Peripheral oedema

Common Side Effects of Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

• Hypertriglyceridaemia
  
• Sepsis
• Cardiac failure
• Angina pectoris
• Arrhythmia
• Atrial fibrillation
• Tachycardia
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Rash
• Alanine aminotransferase increased
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Hot flashes
• Nausea

How to Use Abirapro 500 mg Tablet?

Abirapro 500 mg Tablet taken by mouth once a day on an empty stomach. Do not eat food 2 hours before and 1 hour after taking Abirapro 500 mg. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses simultaneously to make up for a missed dose.

How Abirapro 500 mg Tablet Works?

Abirapro 500 mg Tablet is an androgen synthesis inhibitor. Abirapro 500 mg works by blocking the action of an enzyme called CYP17A1, which is involved in the production of testosterone in the body. By inhibiting the production of testosterone, a hormone that can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Safety Advices Abirapro 500 mg Tablet

Liver

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Driving

Safe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Kidney

Safe

References

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