Abiraterone (Zytiga)

General information

Class/mechanism: Antiandrogen, androgen biosynthesis inhibitor, CYP17 inhibitor. Inhibits the 17 α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase (CYP17) enzyme that is required for androgen biosynthesis, leading to a decrease in androgen production in testicular, adrenal, and prostate tumor tissues.
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is used

• Prostate cancer

Patient drug information

• Abiraterone (Zytiga) package insert
• Abiraterone (Zytiga) patient drug information (Chemocare)
• Janssen CarePath patient support resources
• Abiraterone (Zytiga) patient drug information (UpToDate)

History of changes in FDA indication

• 4/28/2011: FDA approved "to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer who have received prior docetaxel (chemotherapy)."
• 12/10/2012: FDA approved "to treat men with late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer prior to receiving chemotherapy."

Also known as

Abiraterone acetate.