Abiraterone Oral Tablet (ABIRATERONE - ORAL)

Instructions

Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it.

Take the medicine on an empty stomach.

Do not eat for 2 hours before and 1 hour after taking this medicine.

Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

Tell your doctor if you have severe or persistent sweating, diarrhea or vomiting. These can increase your risk of a serious side effect.

If you forget a dose, just wait. Use the next dose at the usual time. Do not use 2 doses at once.

If you miss 2 or more doses in a row, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine even if you start to feel better.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more than once during 24 hours.

Cautions

Always wash your hands after handling this medicine.

This medicine is not approved for use by women.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

This medicine is associated with a rare but very serious medical condition. Please speak with your doctor about symptoms you should look out for while on this medicine. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop those symptoms.

Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

This medicine is associated with a rare, but serious problem of the liver. Speak to your doctor about the early signs of liver problems and the benefits and risks of using this medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

This medicine may damage sperm. Men should use reliable birth control while taking this medicine.

Men with a female partner who is of childbearing age must use reliable birth control during sexual activity while taking this medicine and for 3 weeks after stopping to prevent pregnancy.

Women who are pregnant or in their childbearing years should not touch or handle this medicine. This medicine can be absorbed through the woman's skin and harm the unborn baby.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• feeling of heat or flushing
• flu-like symptoms
• headaches
• high blood pressure
• pain in the joints
• stomach upset or abdominal pain

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• decreased appetite
• chest pain
• dizziness
• swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
• fainting
• fast or irregular heart beats
• sudden leg pain, swelling, warmth or redness
• signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
• muscle cramps or weakness
• increased urinary frequency
• difficulty or discomfort urinating
• severe or persistent vomiting

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.