USES OF AHABIR TABLET

• Prostate cancer

BENEFITS OF AHABIR TABLET

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. AHABIR 500MG Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate

SIDE EFFECTS OF AHABIR TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of AHABIR

• Edema (swelling)
• Vomiting
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Fatigue
• Increased liver enzymes
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Cough
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Joint swelling
• Increased levels of blood fat
• Altered blood sugar level

HOW TO USE AHABIR TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AHABIR 500MG Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW AHABIR TABLET WORKS

AHABIR 500MG Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with AHABIR 500MG Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

AHABIR 500MG Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

AHABIR 500MG Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

AHABIR 500MG Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

AHABIR 500MG Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of AHABIR 500MG Tablet is recommended.

Because of the limited information, cautious use of AHABIR 500MG Tablet is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

AHABIR 500MG Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AHABIR 500MG Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.