Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic prostate cancer). It is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet works by blocking the production of testosterone, a male hormone that helps prostate cancer cells grow. By blocking testosterone production, abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can help to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer.
How to use Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet is taken by mouth once a day with food. It is important to take abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Benefits of Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can help to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. It can also help to improve the quality of life for men with prostate cancer.
Side effects of Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can cause side effects, including:
- High blood pressure
- Low blood potassium
- Bone loss
- Fatigue
- Hot flashes
- Weight gain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleep problems
- Rash
- Dry skin
- Hair loss
Serious side effects of Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can also cause serious side effects, including:
- Liver damage
- Kidney damage
- Heart problems
- Rhabdomyolysis (a breakdown of muscle tissue that can lead to kidney failure)
- Bone marrow suppression (a decrease in the number of blood cells)
If you experience any of these serious side effects, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Before taking Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet
You should not take abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet if you are allergic to it or to any of its ingredients. You should also not take abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet if you have liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, or bone marrow suppression.
Talk to your doctor before taking abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet if you have any of the following conditions:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Low blood potassium
- Heart problems
- Liver problems
- Kidney problems
- Bone marrow suppression
- A history of blood clots
- A history of seizures
- A history of liver cancer
- A history of kidney cancer
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can harm a developing baby. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not take abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet.
Abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Women who are breastfeeding should not take abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet.
Other drugs
Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines can interact with abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet and cause serious side effects.
If you have any questions or concerns about abiraterone Ariteron 250 mg tablet, talk to your doctor.
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