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Zytiga and CVD

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zytiga and disease CVD for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zytiga <> CVD

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Abiraterone may cause hypertension, hypokalemia and fluid retention as a consequence of increased mineralocorticoid levels resulting from CYP17 inhibition. Use caution when treating patients whose underlying medical conditions might be compromised by increases in blood pressure, hypokalemia or fluid retention such as patients with heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias. Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease and monitor regularly.

Zytiga

Generic Name: abiraterone

Brand Name: Yonsa, Zytiga

Synonyms: n.a.

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