Healthdirect Australia is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Brand name: Zytiga TM
Active ingredients: abiraterone
What it is used for
ZYTIGA is indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of: newly diagnosed high-risk metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or patients with metastatic advanced prostate cancer (castration resistant prostate cancer, mCRPC) who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic after failure of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or patients with mCRPC who have received prior chemotherapy containing a taxane.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, oval shaped tablets with "AA250" on one side
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November 1, 2018. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient abiraterone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Need more information?
These trusted information partners have more on this topic.
