Abiraterone (Zytiga) for Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Abiraterone (Zytiga) is a breakthrough prostate cancer treatment drug, which has shown promise even in patients with extremely advanced disease. It has been approved by the FDA in 2011. The non-steroidal anti-tumour agent has decreased mortality rate by 35% and significantly increased the survival rate for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The drug suppresses the cytochrome P17 enzyme, thus preventing the body from producing testosterone, which the tumour requires to grow. It has also been shown to relieve pain syndrome.

The therapy can be used in conjunction with Prednisone or Prednisolone, during chemotherapy or following its completion. Dosage is determined individually for each patient by his treating physician based on workup results. Treatment is overseen by a senior Israeli specialist.

Abiraterone / Zytiga Cost

Abiraterone is sold in packs containing 120 tablets.

It is manufactured in Germany and has all the necessary certificates.

While the therapy is not a panacea, it can significantly both improve the quality and prolong the lives of prostate cancer sufferers. It is one of the most powerful antineoplastic agents available, with shrinking of tumour reported in 80% of patients (including cases of metastatic carcinoma). Oncology experts consider its development a revolutionary breakthrough in the field of cancer research. It is effective against hormone-resistant, hormone-refractory and metastatic prostate cancers.

Prostate Cancer Treatment in Israel

Even when dealing with resistant forms of prostate cancer, Israeli specialists look to not only prolong their patients’ lives, but to also make sure its quality remains sufficiently high. Zytiga is intended for patients with prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormonal therapy. It can be administered prior to or following the completion of chemotherapy.

According to clinical studies, patients who received the Abiraterone in combination with another drug enjoyed both a longer nonprogression period and a longer survival period. In another study, the survival period of patients treated with Zytiga was double than among those who were undergoing chemotherapy.

Abiraterone / Zytiga Safety Information

• Abiraterone (Zytiga) should only be taken when prescribed by a physician. BP and liver functions need to be monitored during treatment
• The drug should not be taken by patients under the age of 18 and patients with liver failure
• Abiraterone is contraindicated for women. Pills should not be handled by women who are or may be pregnant
• Zytiga is to be taken with food as the digestive process increases the rate of its absorption
• The drug is evacuated naturally within 5 to 12 hours