Abiraterone acetate and Dabigatran

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

Note: Women of childbearing potential should not use or handle abiraterone tablets without protection (eg, gloves).

Abiraterone is used in combination with methylprednisolone to treat patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (prostate cancer that is resistant to medical or surgical treatments that lower testosterone and has already spread to other parts of the body).

Abiraterone acetate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: dabigatran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pradaxa

Dabigatran is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. dabigatran is used when the atrial fibrillation is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Dabigatran is also used after hip replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Dabigatran is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

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