Brand name – Xbira
Generic name – Abiraterone Acetate
Salt composition – Abiraterone Acetate 250 mg
Manufacturer – Cipla
Dosage form – Oral (tablet)
Packaging – Bottle
Indication – Prostate cancer
Strength – 250 mg
Prescription required – Yes
Description About Xbira 250mg Tablet
Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) tablet is used in men to treat the cancer of the prostate
gland. It is not known if Xbira is safe for use in women or children. This medicine should
not be taken on an empty stomach.
Pharmacodynamics
Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) is converted in vivo to abiraterone, which is an androgen
biosynthesis inhibitor. It inhibits 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17). This enzyme is
expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumor tissues. It is required for androgen
biosynthesis.
Alternate Brands
Abiracine
Abirakast
Abirapro