Brand name – Zytiga
Generic name – Abiraterone Acetate
Salt composition – Abiraterone Acetate
Manufacturer – Janssen
Dosage form – Oral (tablet)
Packaging – Bottle
Indication – Prostate cancer
Strength – 250 mg, 500 mg
Prescription required – Yes
Description Of Zytiga 250mg Tablet
Zytiga 250mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) tablet is used to treat men with prostate cancer. It is not known if Zytiga is safe for use in women or children.
Pharmacodynamics
Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga 250mg Tablet) 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.
Contraindications
This medication is not indicated to patients who already have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of Zytiga.