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Biratone 250mg Tablet

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Premedium Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Abiraterone Acetate (250mg)

Overview Biratone 250mg Tablet

Prostate cancer is treated with the medication Bira-250 (250mg tablets). It may also be prescribed for other conditions under a physician's direction, sometimes as part of a combined chemotherapy regimen. This medication shouldn't be taken without food; doing so may trigger adverse reactions. Dosage and frequency are determined by your doctor based on your condition and may be adjusted. Strictly adhere to the prescribed regimen; incorrect usage or overdosage can lead to severe consequences. Benefits may not be immediately apparent and could take weeks or months. Discontinue only upon your doctor's instruction. Common side effects include nausea, hypokalemia (low blood potassium), swelling, leukopenia (low white blood cell count), and tiredness. Report any concerning side effects to your doctor; mitigating strategies may be available. Less frequent but serious side effects such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin), appetite loss, dyspnea (shortness of breath), dark urine, and nausea, can indicate liver problems. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and potassium levels. Before starting treatment, inform your physician about any existing high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney conditions, or any medications, particularly anti-infectives, you're currently taking. Interactions with other drugs are possible; disclose all medications to your doctor. This medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential harm to the baby. Reliable contraception is crucial for both partners during treatment to prevent pregnancy. Regular blood glucose monitoring may also be required during treatment.

Primary Ingredients of Biratone 250mg Tablet

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Uses of Biratone 250mg Tablet

Malignancy of the prostate gland

Major Benefits of Biratone 250mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and duration. Ingest the entire tablet without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Administer Biratone 250mg Tablet on an empty stomach.

Common Side effects of Biratone 250mg 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 Biratone 250mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as prescribed by your physician, adhering to both the dosage and treatment schedule. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Administer Biratone 250mg Tablet on an empty stomach.

How Biratone 250mg Tablet works:

Androgen production in men is suppressed by Biratone 250mg Tablets, an anticancer agent. This action, achieved by inhibiting the CYP17 enzyme, reduces androgen levels, thereby hindering prostate cancer progression.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Biratone 250mg Tablets lacks established safety data. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Using Biratone 250mg tablets during pregnancy carries a substantial risk. Pregnant women should consult their physician before use, as research in both animals and humans indicates significant potential harm to the fetus.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Lactation and Biratone 250mg tablets are incompatible. Evidence indicates potential infant harm from this medication.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Biratone 250mg Tablets.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should use Biratone 250mg Tablets cautiously, potentially requiring a modified dosage. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Biratone 250mg Tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Biratone 250mg Tablet :

Omit any missed Biratone 250mg Tablet dose and resume your regular medication regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Biratone 250mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Androstenedione derivative
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Drugs

FAQs on Biratone 250mg Tablet

Biratone 250mg Tablets don't cure cancer, but can extend and improve patients' lives. Prostate cancer patients taking Biratone 250mg Tablets experience fewer fractures and less frequent pain increases.
Biratone 250mg tablets are a hormonal therapy, not chemotherapy, used to treat advanced prostate cancer in adult men. By reducing testosterone production, it slows prostate cancer growth.
To reduce the risk of high blood pressure, fluid retention, and low potassium levels associated with Biratone 250mg Tablet, your doctor will always prescribe it with prednisolone.
Biratone 250mg Tablets can severely damage the liver, rarely causing acute liver failure, potentially fatal. Report yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe nausea/vomiting to your doctor immediately, as these may indicate liver problems.
Monitor liver enzymes before treatment, bi-weekly for the first three months, then monthly. Test immediately if liver toxicity symptoms appear. Treatment with Biratone 250mg Tablet may be temporarily stopped if enzyme levels exceed acceptable limits.
Take Biratone 250mg tablets on an empty stomach with water, one hour before or at least two hours after a meal. Food may cause unpredictable and potentially harmful blood levels of the medication. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
Biratone 250mg Tablet
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MRP 28,000
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