Abiraterone acetate and Linagliptin

• 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: linagliptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tradjenta

Linagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Linagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. linagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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