Abiraterone and Ado-trastuzumab emtansine Intravenous

• Generic Name: abiraterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Yonsa, Zytiga

Abiraterone works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.

Abiraterone is used together with steroid medication (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. abiraterone is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.

Abiraterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kadcyla

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine injection is used to treat HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) in patients who have already received other medicines that did not work well. HER2 protein is produced by some breast tumors. Ado-trastuzumab emtansine interferes with the growth of this protein which also prevents tumor growth. The tumor cells will then be destroyed by the body.

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.