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. Abisam 500mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abisam 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Abisam 500mg 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. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Abisam 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE

Abisam 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Abisam 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION

Abisam 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of Abisam 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

How to take Abisam 500mg Tablet?::: Abisam 500mg 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 Abisam 500mg Tablet in your blood, which can be harmful. Remember not to crush or chew it.| Can Abisam 500mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?::: Abisam 500mg Tablet does not cure cancer, but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Abisam 500mg Tablet, then the frequency of fractures is relatively lower. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Abisam 500mg Tablet.| Is Abisam 500mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?::: Abisam 500mg 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. Abisam 500mg Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.| Why do I need to take prednisolone with Abisam 500mg Tablet?::: Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Abisam 500mg 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 Abisam 500mg Tablet.| Does Abisam 500mg Tablet affect liver?::: Abisam 500mg Tablet can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Abisam 500mg 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.| How frequently should the liver investigations be done?::: Liver enzymes should be measured before starting the treatment, every two weeks for the first three months of 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 Abisam 500mg Tablet.

Abisam 500mg 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. Essentially, Abisam 500mg Tablet cuts off the fuel supply that the cancer needs to thrive.

-Amiodarone (Oral Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Amiodarone (Injection Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Artemether (Injection Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Artemether (Oral Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Disopyramide (Oral Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

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