Zytiga 250mg Tablets (Abiraterone Acetate)
Zytiga 250 mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) is a targeted oral therapy used with prednisone to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Abiraterone blocks CYP17 enzymes, which are essential to testosterone production, thereby reducing hormone-driven cancer progression.
Each bottle contains 250 mg Abiraterone Acetate tablets, taken once daily on an empty stomach to ensure proper absorption. Patients also take prednisone as prescribed to reduce side effects like fluid retention and hypertension and to support hormone balance.
Clinicians typically recommend Zytiga for men whose cancer has progressed despite surgical or chemical castration. The medication helps slow tumor growth, decrease PSA levels, improve symptoms, and prolong survival.
Common side effects include fatigue, joint swelling, hypertension, low potassium, and fluid buildup. Serious risks like liver toxicity, adrenal insufficiency, and cardiac events require regular monitoring of liver enzymes, blood pressure, and electrolytes.
Store Zytiga tablets at room temperature (below 25 °C) in a dry place, protected from light. Keep them out of children’s reach.
Zytiga 250 mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) offers an advanced oral treatment option for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). As a prodrug, Abiraterone converts to abiraterone in the body, which irreversibly inhibits the CYP17 enzyme, a key catalyst in testosterone synthesis, effectively reducing androgen production that fuels prostate cancer growth.
Indications & Benefits:
Zytiga is prescribed alongside prednisone for men with:
mCRPC progressing after androgen-deprivation therapy
Metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in some protocols
Clinical trials have shown that Zytiga with prednisone significantly prolongs survival, delays disease progression, reduces PSA levels, and enhances quality of life in advanced prostate cancer patients.
Dosage & Administration:
Abiraterone: 1000 mg (four 250 mg tablets) once daily on an empty stomach (since food increases absorption).
Prednisone: 5 mg twice daily, or as directed.
Regular monitoring ensures safe use:
Liver function tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin) before treatment and periodically
Electrolytes, especially potassium
Blood pressure monitoring (risk of hypertension due to mineralocorticoid excess)
Side Effects & Precautions:
Common: Fatigue, peripheral edema, hypertension, hypokalemia, joint pain.
Serious: Hepatotoxicity (elevated liver enzymes), adrenal insufficiency, fluid retention, cardiovascular events.
Patients should also take supplemental low-dose steroids as prescribed and maintain a low-sodium diet.
Storage Instructions:
Store tablets at room temperature (<25 °C), in a dry environment protected from light. Keep securely away from children and pets.
Zytiga transforms prostate cancer management by offering an effective androgen-deprivation therapy in pill form. It integrates seamlessly into modern oncologic care with reliable support and monitoring.
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