Abiraterone (Medtas) TM
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Active ingredients: abiraterone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ABIRATERONE MEDTAS abiraterone acetate 250 mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ABIRATERONE MEDTAS is indicated with prednisolone for the treatment of 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 , who have received prior chemotherapy containing a taxane.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off white, oval shaped, film coated tablets, debossed with "35" on one side and plain on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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 pack
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
