Uses of Abitate Powder for Injection
Prostate cancer
Abitate Powder for Injection side effects
Common
Vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Edema (swelling)
Decreased white blood cell count
Fatigue
Increased liver enzymes
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Cough
Increased cholesterol level in blood
Joint swelling
Increased levels of blood fat
Altered blood sugar level
How to use Abitate Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Abitate Powder for Injection works
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection 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.
Abitate Powder for Injection related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection is recommended.
Because of the limited information, cautious use of Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abitate 250 mg Powder for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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