The Story
Abirataj, also known as Abiraterone acetate, is a medicine used to treat prostate cancer. It helps manage advanced prostate cancer by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
How It Works
Abirataj works by blocking a specific enzyme in your body that makes male hormones. By reducing these hormones, it helps slow down cancer growth.
How to Use
- Administration: Take Abirataj by mouth, usually once daily.
- With Food: It’s best taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after eating.
- With Other Medications: Often used with a corticosteroid for better results.
- Additional Instructions: You may need to use Abirataj following the removal of your testicles or with a GnRH analog.
Side Effects
- Tiredness
- Joint and muscle aches
- Hot flashes
- High blood pressure
- Swelling from fluid
- Changes in liver function
When to Use
- Advanced Prostate Cancer: For metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) or high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).
Avoid If You Have
- Allergy to Abiraterone acetate
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Severe liver problems
Getting Abirataj
Abirataj can be delivered to you from a licensed pharmacy near your location. Details will be provided after you request the medication with a valid prescription.
Description
Abirataj, also known as Abiraterone acetate, is a medicine used to treat prostate cancer. It helps manage advanced prostate cancer by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
How It Works
Abirataj works by blocking a specific enzyme in your body that makes male hormones. By reducing these hormones, it helps slow down cancer growth.
How to Use
- Administration: Take Abirataj by mouth, usually once daily.
- With Food: It’s best taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after eating.
- With Other Medications: Often used with a corticosteroid for better results.
- Additional Instructions: You may need to use Abirataj following the removal of your testicles or with a GnRH analog.
Side Effects
- Tiredness
- Joint and muscle aches
- Hot flashes
- High blood pressure
- Swelling from fluid
- Changes in liver function
When to Use
- Advanced Prostate Cancer: For metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) or high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).
Avoid If You Have
- Allergy to Abiraterone acetate
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Severe liver problems
Getting Abirataj
Abirataj can be delivered to you from a licensed pharmacy near your location. Details will be provided after you request the medication with a valid prescription.
