Introduction
Abirakast (Abiraterone acetate) is a type of hormone therapy. This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer.
How to use the medicine?
Abirakast (Abiraterone acetate) should only be taken after being prescribed by your doctor. It is highly recommended by health professionals to take these tablets on an empty stomach. It is recommended to take the medication at the same time of the day to increase the effectiveness of the medicine. It is very important to consume 10 mg prednisone every time you take Abirakast (Abiraterone acetate) tablets. The dose of intake of this tablet should only be decided by your doctor, and you must strictly follow your doctor’s instructions.
Side effects
Like most medicines, Abirakast (Abiraterone acetate) also has some side effects associated with it. Still, on the bright side, all the symptoms will reduce steadily and vanish at last after the therapy is over. All the side effects associated with Abirakast (Abiraterone acetate) are manageable, as you can minimize the side effects. A few of the side effects that can occur during the therapy period are as follows:
Side effects common for patients: fluid retention, Increased triglycerides, Increased liver enzymes.
Side effects less common for patients: joint swelling or discomfort, diarrhea, cough, increased ALT, muscle aches/discomfort, decreased levels of phosphorus in your blood (hypophosphatemia), urinary tract infections.
Unusual Symptoms: lightheadedness or dizziness, significant headache, black or tarry stool, extreme fatigue, unusual elevation in blood pressure, a yellow coloring of your skin or eyes.
If you notice any of these unusual symptoms, it is necessary to report this to your doctor. People taking this medicine should let know their doctor about any other medications that they are currently taking, just to make sure everything will be fine.
