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Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is an anti-androgen medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is used to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (a condition where cancer does not get controlled with hormonal therapy) and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (a condition where cancer has spread to other parts of the body but can be controlled) in men. Prostate cancer is a condition that occurs when the prostate gland cells increase abnormally. Symptoms may include difficulty in urinating, pain, numbness, etc.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body. This causes an increase in cancer cells in the prostate gland. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, heartburn, headache, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, joint pain, confusion, hot flushes, loss of appetite and groin pain. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. However, if these side effects persist, inform your doctor. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or after meals. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of your disease.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypokalemia, hypoglycaemia, fluid retention before taking Krypton Abiraterone Tablet. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is not recommended for use in women and children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. Inform your doctor of all your ongoing medications to avoid interactions. This medicine is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is used to treat prostate cancer. The detailed uses of Krypton Abiraterone Tablet are as follows:
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body. This causes increase of cancer cells in prostate gland. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is mainly intended for use in men only.
Caution
Interaction of Krypton Abiraterone Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor if you have concerns.
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Not intended for women.
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Not intended for women.
Caution
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking Krypton Abiraterone Tablet until your vision improves.
Caution
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Caution
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
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Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established.
Caution
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet may be used in heart patients, but it can cause high blood pressure, fluid retention, and low potassium, which may worsen cardiac conditions. Careful monitoring and management of heart function and electrolytes are essential during treatment.
Caution
Geriatric patients can take Krypton Abiraterone Tablet, but it may be more prone to high blood pressure, low potassium, and fluid retention. Regular monitoring and dose adjustments are essential to ensure safe and effective treatment.
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Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions like liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypokalemia, hypoglycaemia, fluid retention or taking any other medicines before taking Krypton Abiraterone Tablet as it may cause serious side effects. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is not recommended for use in women and children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. This medicine is used in combination with prednisolone for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Drug-drug interactions: Krypton Abiraterone Tablet may interact with CYP3A4 Inducers (phenytoin, phenobarbital), CYP2D6 Substrates (Flecainide, Venlafaxine), antifungal medicine (ketoconazole, itraconazole), and many other medicines.
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney failure, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, adrenocortical insufficiency, and hypoglycemia.
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Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is used to treat Prostate Cancer.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet contains Abiraterone acetate, which belongs to the class of androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer.
No, do not stop taking Krypton Abiraterone Tablet without consulting your doctor. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even when symptoms improve or resolve.
The common side-effects of Krypton Abiraterone Tablet are nausea, dizziness, heartburn, headache, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, joint pain, confusion, hot flushes, loss of appetite, and groin pain. These side effects usually do not require any medical attention.
Take Krypton Abiraterone Tablet as advised by your doctor. However, if you forget or miss any dose of Krypton Abiraterone Tablet, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. But do not double the dose.
Inform your doctor if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, bone disorders, adrenocortical insufficiency, fluid retention and cardiovascular conditions before taking Krypton Abiraterone Tablet.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is not a cure for prostate cancer. However, it helps manage advanced stages by blocking testosterone production, thereby slowing the growth and progression of the cancer.
No, Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is not a chemotherapy drug. Krypton Abiraterone Tablet is a hormonal therapy that lowers testosterone levels to reduce the growth of prostate cancer.
You need to take prednisolone with Krypton Abiraterone Tablet to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, fluid retention (too much water in your body), and low potassium levels in your blood which may be caused by Krypton Abiraterone Tablet.
Yes, Krypton Abiraterone Tablet can affect the liver. Your healthcare provider will perform blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment.
Liver function tests (investigation) should be conducted before starting Krypton Abiraterone Tablet and periodically during treatment, as advised by your healthcare provider.
Krypton Abiraterone Tablet should be taken once daily on an empty stomach, at least two hours after eating or one hour before eating. Swallow Krypton Abiraterone Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break it. Always follow the recommended dose.
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