
Generic Name:
Abiraterone Acetate
Storage Condition:
Store below 30°C
Packing:
60 Tablets
Mfg / Mkd By:
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
Doses:
Therapeutic Use:
Description:
Introduction
Arbitus 500mg Tablet:
Arbitus 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate
gland. It may also be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the
doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of
combination chemotherapy. Arbitus 500mg Tablet should be taken on an empty
stomach, either one hour before or at least two hours after a meal. Taking it
with food may increase the blood levels of Arbitus 500mg Tablet, which may
cause side effects. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how
often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for
and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has
advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious
side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the
benefits, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of Arbitus 500mg Tablet include vomiting,
decreased potassium level in blood, edema (swelling), decreased white blood
cell count, and fatigue. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor
know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Other than this, the
yellowing of the skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, dark urine, and
nausea can happen, which indicate some liver problems. Your doctor might check
you for liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your
blood.
Before taking Arbitus 500mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have high
blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, or are taking any
medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected
by, this medication, so let your doctor know about all medications you are
using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while
breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by
both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You
may be asked to undergo regular monitoring of your blood glucose level while on
treatment.
Uses of Arbitus 500mg Tablet:
·
Sickle cell anemia
·
Prostate cancer
·
Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
·
Soft tissue sarcoma
·
Hodgkin’s disease
How
to consume Arbitus 500mg Tablet:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arbitus 500mg Tablet is
to be taken empty stomach.
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