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. Abatitor 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abatitor 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Abatitor 250mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Abatitor 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE

Abatitor 250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Abatitor 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abatitor 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Abatitor 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abatitor 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Abatitor 250mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Q. Can Abatitor 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?::: Abatitor 250mg Tablet does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Abatitor 250mg Tablet then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Abatitor 250mg Tablet.| Q. Is Abatitor 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?::: Abatitor 250mg 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. Abatitor 250mg Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.| Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Abatitor 250mg Tablet?::: Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Abatitor 250mg 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 Abatitor 250mg Tablet.| Q. Does Abatitor 250mg Tablet affect liver?::: Abatitor 250mg Tablet can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Abatitor 250mg 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.| Q. How frequently should the liver investigations be done?::: Liver enzymes should be measured prior to starting the treatment, every two weeks for the first three months into the treatment, and monthly thereafter. If you develop clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of liver toxicity, liver enzymes should be measured immediately. If the liver enzyme levels are increased beyond certain levels, your doctor may temporarily discontinue the treatment with Abatitor 250mg Tablet.| Q. How to take Abatitor 250mg Tablet?::: Abatitor 250mg 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 Abatitor 250mg Tablet in your blood which can be harmful. Remember not to crush or chew the tablet.

Abatitor 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.

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