AbiraSYM 500 Tablet contains the active constituent abirakast acetate. It is used in adult men to treat prostate cancer, which has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to lower the chances of side effects. When AbiraSYM 500 Tablet is prescribed for the early stage of this disorder. It is used with testosterone-lowering treatment. This medicine is not for use in women or children. Effective contraception must be taken throughout the treatment. This medicine contains lactose and sodium. Inform your physician if you are lactose intolerant or on a salt-control diet.

Inform the physician if the patients have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, low blood potassium, diabetes, allergic conditions, or other diseases. Make sure to inform your physician of all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines, you are taking before you start the treatment with this medication. 

The most common side effects of this medication are fluid in the feet or legs, high blood pressure, and diarrhoea. A decrease in red blood cells and reduced sex drive may also occur with the intake of AbiraSYM 500 Tablet. This medicine should not be taken with Ra-223, which is used to treat prostate cancer

The AbiraSYM 500 Tablet uses are:

• Treatment of prostate cancer

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

• This medicine does not require any particular storage condition.

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

The 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.

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.

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

Serious side effects of AbiraSYM 500 Tablet are:

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

Common side effects of AbiraSYM 500 Tablet are:

• 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 your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes, or if you are taking any other medications for different health conditions.

• Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor without changing the dose or frequency.

• Take the medicine orally on an empty stomach; do not take it with food and always swallow it whole with water without crushing or chewing.

• Follow meal timing carefully: eat at least 2 hours before taking the medicine and wait 1 hour after taking it before eating again.

• Monitor your health regularly by checking your blood pressure, potassium levels, and liver function tests throughout the course of treatment.