Abiraterone? Abirateron is a common misspelling of abiraterone.
If you have advanced prostate cancer that has not responded to other medical treatments, your healthcare provider may prescribe abiraterone acetate (Zytiga™). This medicine comes as tablets and is taken once daily. It works to slow down the growth of cancer cells by decreasing testosterone levels. Fluid retention (edema), muscle aches, and hot flushes are among the possible side effects of abiraterone.
(Click Abiraterone for more information about how this medication works and when and how to take it, as well as general safety precautions you should be aware of before beginning treatment. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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