Arbitus

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Composition for Arbitus Products

Arbitus Products are primarily used for

Prostate cancer

About Arbitus Products

Uses of Arbitus Products

Abiraterone Acetate is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Arbitus Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Arbitus are Decreased potassium level in blood, High blood pressure, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Sepsis, Cardiac failure, Angina pectoris, Atrial fibrillation, Tachycardia, Dyspepsia, Blood in urine, Peripheral edema, Fracture.

How Arbitus Products work

Abiraterone Acetate is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.

Patient Concerns about Arbitus Products

Frequently asked questions about Arbitus Products

Frequently asked questions about Abiraterone Acetate

Q. Can Arbitus Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Arbitus Tablet does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Arbitus Tablet then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Arbitus Tablet.
Q. Is Arbitus Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Arbitus Tablet is a hormonal treatment not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Arbitus Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.
Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Arbitus Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Arbitus Tablet. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Arbitus Tablet.
Q. Does Arbitus Tablet affect liver?
Arbitus Tablet can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Arbitus Tablet may even cause failure of the liver to function (called acute liver failure), which can even lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, or severe nausea or vomiting, as these could be signs or symptoms of liver problems.
Q. How frequently should the liver investigations be done?
Liver enzymes should be measured prior to starting the treatment, every two weeks for the first three months into the treatment, and monthly thereafter. If you develop clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of liver toxicity, liver enzymes should be measured immediately. If the liver enzyme levels are increased beyond certain levels, your doctor may temporarily discontinue the treatment with Arbitus Tablet.
Q. How to take Arbitus Tablet?
Arbitus Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach with water 1 hour before eating or at least 2 hours after eating. Taking it with food may cause increased and variable levels of Arbitus Tablet in your blood which can be harmful. Remember not to crush or chew the tablet.

Products for Arbitus

Arbitus Tablet
bottle of 120 tablets
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP
39500
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Arbitus 500mg Tablet
bottle of 60 tablets
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MRP
35267.86
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