What Is Abiraterone-Teva 500mg Used For?

Abiraterone-Teva contains abiraterone acetate and is specifically designed to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Primary Uses

Treats prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic prostate cancer)

How It Works

Works by reducing the levels of the sex hormone testosterone in your body

How to Take Abiraterone-Teva 500mg

Abiraterone-Teva must be taken on an empty stomach with specific timing around meals to ensure proper absorption and avoid side effects.

Dosage Instructions

The usual daily dose is two 500mg tablets taken as a single dose once daily. Must be taken at least two hours after eating and no food should be eaten for at least one hour after taking the medication. Swallow tablets whole with water – do not break them. Usually prescribed with prednisolone (5 or 10mg daily) which must be taken daily while on 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 more than one daily dose is missed, talk to your doctor immediately.

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:

• Diarrhoea
• Fluid in legs and feet
• High fat levels in blood
• Liver function test increases
• Indigestion
• Muscle pains
• Adrenal gland problems

Important Warnings

There are several important conditions and situations where Abiraterone-Teva should not be used or requires special monitoring.

Who Should Not Take Abiraterone-Teva 500mg

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 radiation therapy. Should not be taken 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, heart failure, low blood potassium, or other heart or blood vessel problems. Abiraterone-Teva can make high blood pressure, heart failure, or low blood potassium worse. Your doctor will check your blood regularly to monitor liver function.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Do not use if pregnant or potentially pregnant. If breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor as it may affect the baby. If having sex with a pregnant woman, use a condom. If having sex with a woman who can become pregnant, use a condom and another effective birth control method. If pregnant or might be pregnant, wear gloves when handling the medication.

Drug Interactions

Some medicines may interfere with Abiraterone-Teva and affect how it works, potentially causing greater or lesser effects or side effects.

• Diabetes medicines such as pioglitazone or repaglinide (may cause blood sugar to drop)
• Prednisolone (required to be taken daily with Abiraterone-Teva)
• Other medicines, vitamins or supplements bought without prescription

Alcohol & Driving

Abiraterone-Teva is not expected to 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

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 Abiraterone-Teva 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 used too much Abiraterone-Teva, you may need urgent medical attention. Immediately phone 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 there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

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