Mfd. by :- Cipla (Fulfilled By : Magicine Pharma)
Magicine Pharma is registered with the Government Of NCT, India, Ministry Of Health in Government of Delhi, India, registration number DL-RAJ-122372 and as a wholesale distributor, department file No. 44208.
Brand name - Xbira
Generic name - Abiraterone Acetate
Salt composition - Abiraterone Acetate 250 mg
Manufacturer - Cipla
Dosage form - Oral (tablet)
Packaging - Bottle
Indication - Prostate cancer
Strength - 250 mg
Prescription required - Yes
Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) tablet is used in men to treat the cancer of the prostate
gland. It is not known if Xbira is safe for use in women or children. This medicine should
not be taken on an empty stomach.
Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) is converted in vivo to abiraterone, which is an androgen
biosynthesis inhibitor. It inhibits 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17). This enzyme is
expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumor tissues. It is required for androgen
biosynthesis.
● Confusion
● Sweating
● Irritability
● Joint pain
● Nausea
● Headache
● Swelling in legs
● Fast heartbeat
● Diarrhea
● High blood pressure
● Fever
● Dizziness
● Muscle pain
● Headache
● Weakness
Take the Xbira tablet exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not alter or
increase the dose strength on your own, unless your healthcare provider tells you.
In case of the missed dose, make sure to first contact your healthcare provider. Do not
double the dose to catch up.
Seek immediate medical help.
Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) 250 mg tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
The active ingredient of Xbira is Abiraterone Acetate.
● Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
● Tell your healthcare provider beforehand, if you have heart, kidney, or any serious
problem. Also, make sure to tell your heathcare provider about your medical
history and medical condition, along with the medicines you already take.
● It is not known if this medicine is safe for use in women.
● Avoid driving or operating heavy machines, in case you feel unwell.
Contraindications
Do not administer this tablet to those patients who have a known allergy to any of the
ingredients of this tablet.
A- Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) tablet is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
A- There can be side effects like high blood pressure, fever, dizziness, diarrhea, fast
heartbeat, headache, weakness, and swelling in the legs. There can be some other side
effects also. Therefore, make sure to contact your healthcare provider regarding the
same.
A- It is available in the strength of 250 mg.
A- Store at room temperature (10-30°C). Keep it away from children and pets.
A- Take the Xbira tablet exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not alter or
increase the dose strength on your own, unless your healthcare provider tells you.
A- In liver disease, administer this medicine with utmost caution.
A- In kidney disease, administer this medicine with utmost caution.
A- It is not known if this medicine is safe for use in women.
A- It is not known if this medicine is safe for use in women.
A- No, it is not a habit-forming medicine.