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Abiraterone

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Antiandrogen	Zytiga®	Cancer-related

Abiraterone - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Abiraterone cause?

Joint and muscle pain and weakness
Swelling of the leg or feet
Hot flushes
Headache, giddiness
Diarrhea or heartburn
High blood pressure
Increased blood sugar levels

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Excessive giddiness, weakness, light-headedness or confusion
Severe headache
Severe muscle or joint pain
Severe leg or feet swelling
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Fever (>37.5°C) accompanied by flu-like symptoms
Pain on urination
Yellowing of the skin or eyes, or having dark tea-coloured urine

Before taking Abiraterone , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you:

Are on any other medicines e.g. warfarin
Have any other medical conditions e.g. heart problems, high blood pressure

Use effective birth control during treatment and for at least 1 week after stopping treatment

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Abiraterone ?

Abiraterone - Additional Information

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