Synonyms: Yonsa® | Zytiga®
abiraterone acetate is an approved drug (EMA & FDA (2011))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Abiraterone acetate is an ester prodrug of the steroidal drug abiraterone, which acts as an androgen synthesis inhibitor by inhibiting steroid 17alpha-monooxygenase.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Abiraterone acetate is used to treat refractory prostate cancer in combination with prednisone or prednisolone. In May 2018, the US FDA approved a novel, ultramicrosized formulation of abiraterone acetate (Yonsa®) for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, that is to be used in combination with methylprednisolone. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |