Zytiga TM
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Active ingredients: abiraterone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYTIGA abiraterone acetate 250 mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White to off-white, oval shaped tablets with "AA250" on one side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 120 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
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
