Abiraterone 250mg oral tablet

Abiraterone 250mg oral tablet ; ZYTIGA (abiraterone acetate) is a prescription medicine that is used along with prednisone. ZYTIGA^® is used to treat men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. ZYTIGA^® is not for use in women. It is not known if ZYTIGA^® is safe or effective in children

What are the possible side effects of ZYTIGA^®?

• High blood pressure (hypertension), low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia), fluid retention (edema), and irregular heartbeats can happen during treatment with ZYTIGA^®. This can be life-threatening. To decrease the chance of this happening, you must take prednisone with ZYTIGA^® exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Your healthcare provider will check your blood pressure, do blood tests to check your potassium levels, and check for any signs and symptoms of fluid retention every month during treatment with ZYTIGA^®
• Tell your healthcare provider if you get any of the following symptoms:
  • Dizziness
  • Fast or irregular heartbeats
  • Feel faint or lightheaded
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Muscle weakness
  • Pain in your legs
  • Swelling in your legs or feet
• Adrenal problems may happen if you stop taking prednisone, get an infection, or are under stress
• Severe liver problems. You may develop changes in liver function blood tests. Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver before treatment with ZYTIGA^® and during treatment with ZYTIGA^®. Liver failure may occur, which can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of the following changes:
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Darkening of the urine
  • Severe nausea or vomiting