Abiraterone

Abiraterone is a medication used to treat prostate cancer by blocking a protein called CYP17, which is crucial for the production of male hormones like testosterone. Since prostate cancer often relies on testosterone to grow and spread, reducing these hormone levels can slow or stop the disease. Abiraterone is typically taken with prednisone to help manage side effects. It is used especially in advanced prostate cancer cases that no longer respond to other treatments, helping to control the progression of the disease and improve quality of life.