Abiraterone and Liraglutide

• 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: liraglutide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Saxenda, Victoza

The Victoza brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults and children at least 10 years old who have type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Victoza is also used to help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults who have type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Victoza is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

The Saxenda brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to help people lose weight when they have certain health conditions. Saxenda is not for treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Saxenda is not a weight-loss medicine or appetite suppressant.

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