ABIRAPRO 250

INTRODUCTION

Abirapro 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate

gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the

doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of

combination chemotherapy.​

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Abirapro 250mg Tablet should not be taken on an empty stomach. Taking it

with food may cause side effects. Your doctor will decide what dose is

necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you

are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it

exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too

much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or

months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless

your doctor tells you to.​

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The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting,

decreased potassium level in blood, edema (swelling), decreased white

blood cell count, fatigue and increased liver enzymes. If these bother you

or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or

preventing them.  Other than this, yellowing of skin, loss of appetite,

shortness of breath, dark urine and nausea can happen, which indicate

some liver problem. Your doctor might check you for liver function, blood

pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood.​

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Before taking it, tell your doctor if have high blood pressure, heart problem,

liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let

your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not

recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your

baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during

treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.  You may be asked for regular

monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.

USES OF ABIRAPRO TABLET

Prostate cancer

BENEFITS OF ABIRAPRO TABLET

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called

seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most

common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but

sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Abirapro 250mg Tablet decreases

or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of

testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty

in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ABIRAPRO TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as

your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if

you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Abirapro

Edema (swelling)

Vomiting

Decreased potassium level in blood

Decreased white blood cell count

Fatigue

Increased liver enzymes

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Urinary tract infection

Diarrhea

High blood pressure

Cough

Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

Joint swelling

Increased levels of blood fat

Altered blood sugar level

HOW TO USE ABIRAPRO TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abirapro 250mg

Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW ABIRAPRO TABLET WORKS

Abirapro 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing

androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an

enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is

how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.