Abero® 250mg Tablets (Abiraterone Acetate) – Hormone Therapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Abero 250mg (abiraterone acetate) is a hormone therapy tablet for men with advanced prostate cancer. It lowers the body’s testosterone so the cancer grows more slowly, and men take it at home together with a steroid called prednisolone. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers it to every city in Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Abero 250mg?

Abero 250mg is a tablet containing 250mg of abiraterone acetate, marketed in Pakistan by Solmed Pharma. Most prostate cancers need male hormones such as testosterone to grow. Standard hormone injections stop the testicles making testosterone, but the adrenal glands and the tumour itself can still produce small amounts. Abiraterone blocks an enzyme called CYP17 that all of these sources need, so testosterone drops to very low levels.

What is it used for?

Urologists and oncologists prescribe abiraterone, always with prednisolone or prednisone, for:

• Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: cancer that has spread and keeps growing despite hormone injections or surgery to remove the testicles, whether or not you have had chemotherapy.
• Newly diagnosed high-risk metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: given together with hormone injections from the start of treatment.

Most men keep having their regular hormone injection, such as Zoladex 3.6mg (goserelin), while they take this medicine.

How is it taken?

You take the tablets by mouth once a day on an empty stomach, because food greatly increases how much medicine enters the blood and can raise side effects. Swallow them whole with water. You also take prednisolone tablets as your doctor prescribes. Your doctor or pharmacist explains when to take each one. Your doctor decides the dose.

Common side effects

• Swelling of the ankles and legs from fluid build-up
• High blood pressure
• Low potassium, which can cause muscle weakness or cramps
• Hot flushes and joint pain
• Raised liver enzymes and urine infections

See a doctor straight away if you have yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, a racing or irregular heartbeat, severe muscle weakness, chest pain or sudden breathlessness.

Storage

Store Abero 250mg below 30°C in its original pack to protect the tablets from moisture. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle the tablets without gloves.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We pack your tablets with care and deliver them to your home or hospital.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often arrange Abero 250mg for fathers in Pakistan through us, and many reorder every month. Earlier in treatment some doctors use Casodex 50mg (bicalutamide), and you can browse all our oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: abiraterone acetate 250 mg per tablet
• Drug class: androgen biosynthesis inhibitor (CYP17 inhibitor)
• Indications: with prednisone or prednisolone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic men after failure of androgen deprivation therapy in whom chemotherapy is not yet clinically indicated, or in men whose disease progressed on or after docetaxel-based chemotherapy; with prednisone or prednisolone and androgen deprivation therapy for newly diagnosed high-risk metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
• Mechanism: converted to abiraterone, which irreversibly inhibits CYP17 (17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase) and blocks androgen synthesis in testicular, adrenal and prostatic tumour tissue
• Label dose: 1,000 mg (four 250 mg tablets) once daily on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after eating and with no food for at least 1 hour afterwards; with prednisone 5 mg twice daily in castration-resistant disease or 5 mg once daily in hormone-sensitive disease (prednisolone 10 mg daily in some labels); continue GnRH analogue in non-castrated patients; 250 mg once daily in moderate hepatic impairment only where benefit clearly outweighs risk
• Monitoring / key precautions: ALT, AST and bilirubin before starting, every 2 weeks for 3 months, then monthly; blood pressure, serum potassium and fluid retention at least monthly; correct hypokalaemia before and during treatment; caution in cardiovascular disease; adrenocortical insufficiency on steroid withdrawal or stress; hypoglycaemia with pioglitazone or repaglinide; avoid in severe hepatic impairment; not indicated for women
• Storage: below 30°C, protect from moisture
• Marketed in Pakistan by: Solmed Pharma
• Pack: 120 tablets

Frequently asked questions

What is Abero 250mg used for?

Abero 250mg treats advanced prostate cancer that has spread, both when it no longer responds to standard hormone injections and when it is newly diagnosed and high risk. Men take it with prednisolone.

What is the Abero 250mg price in Pakistan?

Abero 250mg costs Rs 29,000 to Rs 55,000 per pack of 120 tablets. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can I get Abero 250mg in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub delivers across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad.

Do I need a prescription to buy Abero 250mg?

Yes. Abiraterone is a prescription-only cancer medicine that needs regular liver, potassium and blood pressure checks. Send your prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

Why must Abero 250mg be taken on an empty stomach?

Food, especially a fatty meal, can raise the amount of abiraterone in the blood many times over and increase side effects. Your pharmacist explains how long to wait after and before eating.

Why do I need prednisolone with Abero 250mg?

Blocking hormone production also lowers cortisol, and the body responds by making extra hormones that cause swelling, high blood pressure and low potassium. A low dose of prednisolone prevents most of these effects.

How should Abero 250mg be stored?

Store it below 30°C in its original pack, away from moisture. Pregnant women should wear gloves if they need to handle the tablets.

Can I order Abero 250mg for my father in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. Many families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order through MedHub for parents in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home.

Last updated: 3 October 2026

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.