Generic name:abiraterone [ A-bir-A-te-rone ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics
What is Zytiga?
Zytiga works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.
Zytiga is used together with steroid medication (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Zytiga is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.
Warnings
You should not use Zytiga if you have severe liver disease.
Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have low levels of potassium in your blood, any type of infection, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, or a history of heart disease, fluid retention, recent heart attack, or problems with your adrenal gland or pituitary gland.
Although Zytiga is not for use by women, this medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. The tablets should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant.
While you are taking Zytiga and for at least 1 week after your treatment ends: Use a condom to prevent transfer of this medication to your sexual partner if she is pregnant. Use a condom plus another form of effective birth control if your sexual partner could become pregnant.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Zytiga if you are allergic to abiraterone.
Zytiga is not for use by women or children.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
