ABIRAKAST 250
Abiraterone Acetate Tablets IP 250 mg
Abirakast 250mg
Composition: Abiraterone 250mg
Therapeutic Class: Androgen biosynthesis inhibitor
Abirakast: Precision in Prostate Cancer Therapy
Abirakast is the oncologist-prescribed medicine for highly resistant prostate cancer.
Why Aprazer’s Abirakast?
- • Aprazer, committed to global healthcare equity, is the leading oncology medicine manufacturer and exporter that develops affordable advanced care therapeutics.
- • International Quality Standards – WHO-GMP certified
- • Affordable life-saving medicines
- • Available in 20 countries
What is Abirakast?
Abirakast constitutes Abiraterone, which is an anticancer drug used as targeted hormone therapy for prostate cancers.
Uses of Abirakast
- • Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
- • Metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer
How does Abirakast work?
It inhibits androgen secretions, reduces testosterone signaling to tumor growth, thus shrinking the tumor and stopping its proliferation.
Common Side Effects of Abirakast
- • Hypokalemia
- • Fluid retention
- • Nausea
- • Diarrhea
- • Urinary Tract Infections
- • Elevated liver enzymes
Toxicities
- • Cardiovascular toxicity – Severe hypertension, Heart failure
- • Severe hypokalemia – palpitations
- • Adrenal insufficiency
- • Liver toxicity
- • Bone fractures
- • Renal toxicity
Contraindications
Not to be used in patients with:
- • Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug or its excipients
- • Abirakast is not recommended for use in women
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Precautions
To be used cautiously in patients with:
- • Cardiac abnormalities
- • Hepatic impaired functions
- • Renal impaired functions
Warnings
Prescription drug to be used under medical supervision.
Important Safety and Monitoring Information
Abirakast requires regular monitoring for:
- • Hematological functions – blood count
- • Blood pressure
- • Liver functions
- • ECG
- • Regular monitoring of electrolytes
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lapakast (lapatinib) therapy cause hair loss?
It causes mild hair thinning.
Alcohol, while on Lapakast (lapatinib) therapy, is not safe. Why?
It may cause liver toxicity.
Avoid tooth extractions while on Lapakast (lapatinib) therapy. Why?
It delays healing and may cause bleeding.
Can one use antacids with Lapakast (lapatinib)?
It reduces the absorption.
Take it at a gap.
What are the serious risks with Lapakast (lapatinib)?
- Liver damage
- Heart problem
- Lung inflammation
Can Lapakast (lapatinib) cause ocular side effects?
It alters the tear production.
It causes-
- Itching
- Burning
- Watery eyes
Why avoid direct sun while on Lapakast (lapatinib) therapy?
It increases sensitivity.
It elevates the risk of sunburns.
Which is the affordable brand for cancer drugs?
Aprazer Healthcare is an anti-cancer drug manufacturer.
