Abstet Tablet

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Composition FOR Abstet 250mg Tablet

Abiraterone Acetate(250mg)

food interaction for Abstet Tablet

alcohol interaction for Abstet Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Abstet Tablet

lactation interaction for Abstet Tablet

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Abstet Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abstet Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abstet Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Abstet Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Abstet 250mg Tablet

Abiraterone Acetate(250mg)

Abstet tablet uses

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How abstet tablet works

Abstet Tablet works by blocking an enzyme called CYP17, which is involved in the production of androgens (male hormones like testosterone). Since many prostate cancers rely on these hormones to grow, reducing their levels helps slow down or stop the cancer's progression.

Common side effects of abstet tablet

Fatigue, High blood pressure, Edema (swelling), Diarrhea, Vomiting, Upper respiratory tract infection, Cough

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Expert advice FOR Abstet Tablet

  • Abiraterone Acetate is usually taken with another medicine called prednisolone to reduce unwanted side effects.
  • It should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or at least two hours after a meal.
  • Always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Abstet 250mg Tablet

Abiraterone Acetate

Q. How to take Abstet Tablet?
Abstet Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach with water 1 hour before eating or at least 2 hours after eating. Taking it with food may cause increased and variable levels of Abstet Tablet in your blood, which can be harmful.
Q. Can Abstet Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Abstet Tablet does not cure cancer, but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Abstet Tablet, then the frequency of fractures is relatively lower. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Abstet Tablet.
Q. Is Abstet Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Abstet Tablet is a hormonal treatment, not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Abstet Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.
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Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Abstet Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Abstet Tablet. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Abstet Tablet.
Q. Does Abstet Tablet affect liver?
Abstet Tablet can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Abstet Tablet may even cause failure of the liver to function (called acute liver failure), which can even lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, or severe nausea or vomiting, as these could be signs or symptoms of liver problems.

Content on this page was last updated on 01 November, 2026, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)