Drug reference
abiraterone
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Drug class
Endocrine (Adrenocortical Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Androgen biosynthesis inhibitor that inhibits 17 alpha-hydroxylase/C17, 20-lyase (CYP17); this enzyme is expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumor tissues and is required for androgen biosynthesis
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Increased AST
- Lymphopenia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Increased ALT
Known interactions (1)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is abiraterone?
abiraterone belongs to: Endocrine.
How does abiraterone work?
Androgen biosynthesis inhibitor that inhibits 17 alpha-hydroxylase/C17, 20-lyase (CYP17); this enzyme is expressed in testicular, adrenal, and prostatic tumor tissues and is required for androgen biosynthesis
What are the common side effects of abiraterone?
Fatigue, Increased AST, Lymphopenia, Hyperglycemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Increased ALT
Which drugs interact with abiraterone?
spironolactone
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