Abiraterone-Teva 250mg (Abiraterone Acetate)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
Prescription RequiredQuick Facts
What Is Abiraterone-Teva 250mg Used For?
Abiraterone-Teva contains the active ingredient abiraterone acetate and is specifically designed to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Primary Uses
Abiraterone-Teva is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic prostate cancer).
How It Works
This medication works by reducing the levels of the sex hormone testosterone in your body, which helps slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Good to know: Abiraterone-Teva is not addictive.
How to Take Abiraterone-Teva 250mg
It’s crucial to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully when taking Abiraterone-Teva, especially regarding timing with food.
Dosage Instructions
The usual daily dose is four 250mg tablets taken as a single dose once daily. Take on an empty stomach – at least two hours after eating and don’t eat for at least one hour after taking the tablets. Swallow tablets whole with water, do not break them. You must also take prednisolone (5mg or 10mg daily) as prescribed by your doctor while taking Abiraterone-Teva.
What If You Miss a Dose?
If you miss a daily dose of Abiraterone-Teva or prednisolone, take your normal dose the following day. If you miss more than one daily dose, contact your doctor for advice.
Important: Never take Abiraterone-Teva with food as this causes more medicine to be absorbed than needed and may cause side effects.
Available Tablet Strengths
Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- Diarrhea
- Fluid in legs and feet
- High fat levels in blood
- Liver function test increases
- Indigestion
- Muscle pains
- Adrenal gland problems
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Low blood potassium (muscle weakness, muscle twitches, heart palpitations)
- Urinary tract infection
- High blood pressure
- Bone fractures
- Blood in urine
- Chest pain
- Heart beat disorders
- Heart failure
- Rapid heart rate
- Anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reactions including difficulty swallowing or breathing, swollen face, lips, tongue or throat, or itchy rash)
Important Warnings
There are several important conditions and situations where Abiraterone-Teva should not be used or requires special caution.
Who Should Not Take Abiraterone-Teva 250mg
Do not use if you are allergic to abiraterone acetate or any ingredients, if you are pregnant or potentially pregnant, if you have severe liver failure, or if you are being treated with XOFIGO. You should not take this medication if you have moderate or severe liver disease.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart problems, or heart failure. Abiraterone-Teva can make high blood pressure, heart failure, or low blood potassium worse. Your doctor will regularly check your blood to monitor liver function and other effects.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Do not use if pregnant or potentially pregnant. If breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor as this medication may affect the baby. If you are having sex with a pregnant woman, use a condom. If having sex with a woman who can become pregnant, use a condom plus another effective birth control method. If you are pregnant or might be pregnant, wear gloves when handling the tablets.
Liver monitoring required: Your doctor will regularly check your blood to monitor how Abiraterone-Teva affects your liver function.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines may interfere with Abiraterone-Teva and affect how it works, potentially causing greater or lesser effects or side effects.
Prednisolone required: You must take prednisolone daily while taking Abiraterone-Teva to reduce the chance of developing high blood pressure, heart effects, or low blood potassium.
- Diabetes medications (pioglitazone, repaglinide) – may cause blood sugar to drop
- Various other medicines – your doctor will advise if you can continue or need dose adjustments
Alcohol & Driving
Abiraterone-Teva is not expected to significantly affect your ability to drive or operate machinery, but you should be cautious until you know how it affects you.
Alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Discuss any alcohol consumption with your healthcare provider.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Abiraterone-Teva affects you. It is thought that this medication will not affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Storage
Store Abiraterone-Teva tablets below 25°C in the original container. Keep the bottle tightly closed to protect from moisture. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, or sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom, near a sink, in the car, or on window sills. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Information
If you think you have taken too much Abiraterone-Teva, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Contact the Poisons Information Centre (Australia: 13 11 26, New Zealand: 0800 764 766), contact your doctor, or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital, even if you have no symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
The medication works by reducing testosterone levels to slow prostate cancer growth. Your doctor will monitor your progress through regular appointments and blood tests to assess how well the treatment is working for you.
No, you must never take Abiraterone-Teva with food. Take it at least two hours after eating and don’t eat for at least one hour after taking it. Taking it with food causes more medicine to be absorbed than needed and may cause side effects.
No, Abiraterone-Teva is not addictive.
Do not stop taking Abiraterone-Teva unless your doctor tells you to do so. Continue taking it as prescribed and attend all your doctor’s appointments so your progress can be monitored.
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. You should discuss any alcohol consumption with your healthcare provider while taking this medication.
If you miss a daily dose of Abiraterone-Teva or prednisolone, take your normal dose the following day. If you miss more than one daily dose, contact your doctor for advice. Do not double up on doses.
You must take prednisolone daily while taking Abiraterone-Teva to help prevent high blood pressure, heart problems, and low blood potassium. Do not stop taking prednisolone unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.