• Treatment of prostate cancer

Abilat 500mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of hormone testosterone in the body. This can slow the growth of prostate cancer.

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Abilat 500mg Tablet and cause undesirable side effects.

• This medicine does not require any particular storage condition.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Abilat 500mg Tablet medicine should always be consumed as per the direction of your physician or pharmacist. The drug should be taken by mouth. It should not be taken with food. Swallow the tablets whole with water without breaking them. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and must not be eaten for at least 1 hour after taking the medicine.Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Low blood potassium levels (muscle weakness, muscle twitches, or pounding heartbeat)

Common

• Fluid in legs or feet
• Low blood potassium
• High blood pressure
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• High-fat levels in the blood
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Rapid heart rate
• Bone fracture
• Indigestion
• Blood in urine
• Rash

Inform the doctor if the patient has any liver problems, blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes and medication taken for different medical conditions before taking this medication. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This medication should be taken orally in an empty stomach. It should not be taken with food and swallow the tablet as a whole with water without breaking them. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and the patient is advised to eat after 1hr after consuming the medication. Blood pressure, potassium levels, liver function tests should be monitored regularly while taking this medication.

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