Abstet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.
The correct dosage of Abstet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Abstet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Abstet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Abstet's effect is Not Used By Women during pregnancy and Not Used By Women for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Abstet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Abstet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Abstet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Abstet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Abstet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Abstet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Abstet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Abstet safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Abstet safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Abstet on the Kidneys?
Using Abstet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Abstet on the Liver?
Abstet has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Abstet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Abstet on the heart have been reported.
Abstet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abstet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Abstet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Abstet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Abstet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Abstet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Abstet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Abstet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Abstet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Abstet
Information about the interaction of Abstet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zytiga® (abiraterone acetate)