Abiraterone
- Generic Name
- Abiraterone
- Brand Names
- Yonsa, Zytiga, Abiraterone Krka, Abiraterone Accord, Abiraterone Mylan
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H31NO
- CAS Number
- 154229-19-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- G819A456D0
- Background
Abiraterone is a potent, irreversible, and selective inhibitor of 17 αhydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17), an enzyme expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumour tissues, to regulate androgen biosynthesis. Abiraterone was first approved by the FDA and EMA on April, July, and September 2011, respectively. It is used to treat metastatic castration-resis...
- Indication
Abiraterone is indicated for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in combination with methylprednisolone or prednisone.
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- Associated Conditions
- Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC), Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC), Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)
- Associated Therapies
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