Ahabir 500mg Tablet

Product Introduction

Ahabir 500mg Tablet is a prescription medication primarily used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Each tablet contains 500 milligrams of the active ingredient, abiraterone acetate, which is a potent inhibitor of CYP17, an enzyme critical for the production of androgens (male hormones) in the body. Ahabir is designed to help manage advanced prostate cancer and is particularly effective in patients who have not responded well to other treatments. By suppressing androgen production, which can fuel the growth of prostate cancer cells, Ahabir helps to slow the progression of the disease.

Uses of Ahabir 500mg Tablet

Ahabir 500mg Tablet is specifically used in the management of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). These are stages of prostate cancer where the cancer has spread to other parts of the body and continues to grow even when the production of testosterone is blocked (castration-resistant) or might still respond to hormonal therapy (castration-sensitive).

1. Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Ahabir is used for patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body and is not responding to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or after surgical removal of the testes (surgical castration).
2. Metastatic High-risk Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC): It is also used in combination with prednisone or prednisolone and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), as an initial treatment for men with prostate cancer that still responds to testosterone-lowering treatments but is at high risk of spreading significantly.

Benefits of Ahabir 500mg Tablet

The benefits of using Ahabir 500mg Tablet include its ability to significantly slow down the progression of prostate cancer, which can enhance the quality of life and possibly extend survival in patients. The suppression of androgen production tackles the growth of cancer cells directly since androgens are known to promote the growth of prostate cancer cells. Here are several benefits highlighted:

• Reduction in the risk of cancer progression: Clinical trials have shown that Ahabir can substantially lower the risk of prostate cancer progression or death compared to placebo treatments.
• Pain management: For patients experiencing pain due to metastatic cancer, Ahabir can help in managing pain levels by controlling cancer growth.
• Flexibility in treatment options: Ahabir provides an additional treatment option for patients who have already undergone other therapies, such as chemotherapy or radiation.

Side Effects of Ahabir 500mg Tablet

Like all medications, Ahabir 500mg Tablet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects associated with Ahabir include:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure): Ahabir can cause an increase in blood pressure, so regular monitoring is recommended.
• Hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood): This can lead to symptoms such as muscle weakness and cramps, which require monitoring and possible treatment.
• Hepatotoxicity (liver damage): Liver function needs to be monitored as Ahabir can increase liver enzymes, indicating potential liver damage.
• Fluid retention and edema: Patients may experience swelling in the ankles or feet, which should be reported to a healthcare provider.
• Cardiac complications: There are risks for heart problems, so patients with a history of heart disease should discuss this treatment thoroughly with their doctor.