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Biramet 500mg Tablet

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Metta Life Sciences Private Limited

Salt Composition

Abiraterone Acetate (500mg)

Overview Biramet 500mg Tablet

Prostacept 500mg tablets are indicated for prostate cancer management. Additional uses may be determined by your physician. It's sometimes included in combination chemotherapy regimens. Prostacept 500mg should not be taken without food; ingestion with food might lead to adverse reactions. Dosage and frequency are prescribed individually, dependent upon your condition and may be adjusted. Strict adherence to your doctor's instructions is crucial; incorrect usage or overdose can have severe consequences. Therapeutic effects might not be immediately apparent, requiring several weeks or months; discontinue only under medical guidance. Common side effects include nausea, hypokalemia, edema, leukopenia, and tiredness. Report any concerning symptoms to your doctor; management strategies may be available. Less common, but potentially serious, side effects signaling liver problems include jaundice, anorexia, dyspnea, dark urine, and nausea. Your doctor may monitor liver function, blood pressure, and potassium levels. Prior to initiating treatment, inform your physician of any existing hypertension, cardiac, hepatic, or renal issues, or concurrent use of antimicrobial medications. Interactions with other drugs are possible; a complete medication list should be provided. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential fetal harm. Reliable contraception for both partners is essential throughout treatment. Regular blood glucose monitoring may be required.

Primary Ingredients of Biramet 500mg Tablet

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Uses of Biramet 500mg Tablet

Malignancy of the prostate gland

Major Benefits of Biramet 500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the entire 500mg Biramet tablet without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Administer on an empty stomach.

Common Side effects of Biramet 500mg Tablet:

  • Edema (swelling)
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Fatigue
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Diarrhea
  • High blood pressure
  • Cough
  • Joint swelling

How to use Biramet 500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the 500mg Biramet tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Administer on an empty stomach.

How Biramet 500mg Tablet works:

Androcur 500mg tablets are used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Their mechanism of action involves suppressing androgen synthesis in males. This is achieved through the inhibition of the CYP17 enzyme, a key catalyst in androgen production, thus hindering prostate cancer progression.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Biramet 500mg Tablet may pose unknown risks. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Use of Biramet 500mg tablets is strongly contraindicated during pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their physician; research in both animal and human studies reveals substantial adverse effects on fetal development.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Nursing mothers should avoid Biramet 500mg tablets. Evidence indicates potential infant harm from this medication.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Biramet 500mg tablets.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should use Biramet 500mg Tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Biramet 500mg tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Biramet 500mg Tablet :

Omit any missed Biramet 500mg Tablet dose and resume your usual medication regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Biramet 500mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Classification Androstenedione derivative
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications

FAQs on Biramet 500mg Tablet

Biramet 500mg tablets don't cure cancer, but they can extend and improve patients' lives. Prostate cancer patients taking Biramet 500mg tablets experience fewer fractures and less frequent pain increases.
Biramet 500mg tablets are a hormonal therapy, not chemotherapy, used to treat advanced prostate cancer in adult men. By reducing testosterone production, it helps slow the cancer's growth.
To reduce the risk of high blood pressure, fluid retention, and low potassium levels associated with Biramet 500mg, your doctor will always prescribe it alongside prednisolone.
Biramet 500mg Tablets can severely damage the liver, rarely causing acute liver failure, which can be fatal. Report yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe nausea/vomiting to your doctor immediately, as these may indicate liver problems.
Liver enzyme levels must be checked before treatment begins, bi-weekly for the first three months, and monthly afterward. Immediate testing is required if liver toxicity symptoms appear. Treatment with Biramet 500mg Tablet may be temporarily halted if enzyme levels exceed specified thresholds.
Take Biramet 500mg tablets whole with water, on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after a meal. Food may cause unpredictable and potentially harmful increases in blood levels of the medication.
Biramet 500mg Tablet
31,190
MRP 38,000
17% off