Biramet
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About Biramet Products
Biramet Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Biramet are Vomiting, Decreased potassium level in blood, Edema (swelling), Decreased white blood cell count, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, High blood pressure, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Cough, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Hot flashes, Joint swelling, Increased levels of blood fat, Altered blood sugar level.
How Biramet Products work
Abiraterone Acetate is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.
Patient Concerns about Biramet Products
Frequently asked questions about Biramet Products
Frequently asked questions about Abiraterone Acetate
Q. Can Biramet 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Biramet 250mg Tablet does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Biramet 250mg Tablet then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Biramet 250mg Tablet.
Q. Is Biramet 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Biramet 250mg Tablet is a hormonal treatment not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Biramet 250mg Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.
Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Biramet 250mg Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Biramet 250mg Tablet. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Biramet 250mg Tablet.
Q. Does Biramet 250mg Tablet affect liver?
Biramet 250mg Tablet can cause severe liver problems. In very rare cases, Biramet 250mg Tablet may even cause failure of the liver to function (called acute liver failure), which can even lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, or severe nausea or vomiting, as these could be signs or symptoms of liver problems.
Q. How frequently should the liver investigations be done?
Liver enzymes should be measured prior to starting the treatment, every two weeks for the first three months into the treatment, and monthly thereafter. If you develop clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of liver toxicity, liver enzymes should be measured immediately. If the liver enzyme levels are increased beyond certain levels, your doctor may temporarily discontinue the treatment with Biramet 250mg Tablet.
Q. How to take Biramet 250mg Tablet?
Biramet 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach with water 1 hour before eating or at least 2 hours after eating. Taking it with food may cause increased and variable levels of Biramet 250mg Tablet in your blood which can be harmful. Remember not to crush or chew the tablet.
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