Dosage:

Abretone 250 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Abiraterone Acetate, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Abretone 250 mg Tablet at a fixed time without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Abretone 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) to Be Used:

As Abretone 250 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Abretone 250 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Abretone 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Take Abretone 250 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Abretone 250 mg Tablet must be taken empty stomach, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. You must not eat any food for at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after your dose.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Abretone 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

You are always advised to take Abretone 250 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Abretone 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

·         Joint pain

·         Swelling of legs

·         Headache

·         Tiredness

·         Flu-like symptoms

·         Vomiting

·         Nausea

·         Decreased potassium level in blood

·         Hot flushes

·         Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

·         Diarrhoea

·         Increased blood lipid level

·         High blood pressure

·         Cough

·         Hypersensitivity

·         Irregular heartbeat

·         Dizziness

·         Shortness of breath

·         Urinary tract infection

·         Increased cholesterol and triglycerides

·         Hypokalemia

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Abretone 250 mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

·         Carbamazepine

·         Loperamide

·         Tamoxifen

·         Leflunomide

·         Rifampicin 

·         Edoxaban

·         Oxycodone

·         Fosphenytoin

It can also interact with following disease condition:

·         Hepatic impairment

·         Cardiovascular disease

Warning And Precaution:

Abretone 250 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

·         Allergy

·         Liver Diseases