Samtica 250 Mg Tablets

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3142

USA Brand Name

Samtica / Zytiga

Strength

250mg

Generic Name

Abiraterone Acetate

Manufacturer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

## Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Samtica 250 Mg Tablet:

Abiraterone Acetate is the generic version for Samtica 250 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Samtica

Zytiga

## About Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate)

Samtica 250 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Abiraterone Acetate, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is used in men along with another drug called prednisone for the treatment of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Samtica 250 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Samtica 250 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Abiraterone Acetate, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Samtica 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

## How Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) Works:

Samtica 250 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Abiraterone Acetate an anticancer medication which works by stopping the body from producing testosterone (male hormone), thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

## Before You Use Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Abiraterone Acetate

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

You should not take Samtica 250 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Samtica 250 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Abiraterone Acetate, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Samtica 250 mg Tablet at a fixed time without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate) to Be Used:

As Samtica 250 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Samtica 250 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Take Samtica 250 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Samtica 250 mg Tablet must be taken empty stomach, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. You must not eat any food for at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after your dose.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

You are always advised to take Samtica 250 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Samtica 250 Mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate):

Joint pain

Swelling of legs

Headache

Tiredness

Flu-like symptoms

Vomiting

Nausea

Decreased potassium level in blood

Hot flushes

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Diarrhoea

Increased blood lipid level

High blood pressure

Cough

Hypersensitivity

Irregular heartbeat

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Urinary tract infection

Increased cholesterol and triglycerides

Hypokalemia

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Samtica 250 mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine

Loperamide

Tamoxifen

Leflunomide

Rifampicin

Edoxaban

Oxycodone

Fosphenytoin

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Hepatic impairment

Cardiovascular disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Samtica 250 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver Diseases

You must always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine

You must regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in children & adolescents

It is not recommended for use by female patients

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Samtica 250 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Samtica 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.