Yonsa
Castration, Prostatic Neoplasms, Malignant Neoplasms
Treatment
6 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Yonsa
Treatment for
Castration
What is Yonsa
Abiraterone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Abiraterone is a steroid-based medication used to treat prostate cancer that has become resistant to hormone therapy. It is administered in an acetate salt form, which increases its availability and helps it to be more stable. Abiraterone was approved by the FDA in 2011.
Zytiga
is the brand name
Yonsa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Zytiga
Abiraterone
2011
43
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Abiraterone, commonly known as Zytiga, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Castration and Prostatic Neoplasms .
Castration
Used to treat Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) in combination with Methylprednisolone
Prostatic Neoplasms
Used to treat High Risk Prostate Cancer in combination with Prednisone
Malignant Neoplasms
Used to treat Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer in combination with Prednisone
Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
Used to treat Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) in combination with Methylprednisolone
High Risk Prostate Cancer
Used to treat High Risk Prostate Cancer in combination with Prednisone
Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer in combination with Prednisone
Effectiveness
How Yonsa Affects Patients
Abiraterone has been found to reduce levels of PSA, shrink tumors, reduce the size of bone metastases, and improve pain. Taking abiraterone can also cause a significant increase in hormones related to the adrenal glands, but this can be prevented by taking dexamethasone.
How Yonsa works in the body
Abiraterone is a drug that blocks an enzyme called CYP17A1. This enzyme helps turn a hormone called 17-hydroxyprognenolone into another hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). By blocking this enzyme, abiraterone decreases the amount of DHEA and other androgens in the body.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Yonsa is reliant on the diagnosed affliction. The dosage amount is also contingent upon the technique of administration as demonstrated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Castration
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Prostatic Neoplasms
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Malignant Neoplasms
250.0 mg, , 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Yonsa.
Common Yonsa Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Eliglustat
Major
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Fentanyl
Major
The metabolism of Fentanyl can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Paclitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Paclitaxel can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone.
Yonsa Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much of this drug can block the activity of an enzyme called 17α-hydroxylase, which can lead to an increase in certain hormones. This can cause symptoms such as excessive fluid retention and low potassium levels. Treatment may involve taking medication to block the hormone receptors.
Yonsa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Yonsa?
There are 30 active studies assessing the potential of Yonsa in Castration Therapy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Castration
33 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Prostatic Neoplasms
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 1
Malignant Neoplasms
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1
Yonsa Reviews: What are patients saying about Yonsa?
5
Patient Review
8/22/2019
Yonsa for Simple Partial Seizures
5
Patient Review
8/22/2019
Yonsa for Simple Partial Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
7/25/2016
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
2/26/2021
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
10/10/2015
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
9/5/2017
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
7/25/2016
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
2/26/2021
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
9/5/2017
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.7
Patient Review
10/10/2015
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.3
Patient Review
8/15/2017
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4.3
Patient Review
8/15/2017
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
4
Patient Review
1/13/2022
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
4
Patient Review
1/13/2022
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
4/16/2022
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
3/29/2018
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
11/16/2018
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
11/16/2018
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
4/16/2022
Yonsa for Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
3.7
Patient Review
3/29/2018
Yonsa for Convulsive Seizures
3.3
Patient Review
7/23/2016
Yonsa for Simple Partial Seizures
3.3
Patient Review
7/23/2016
Yonsa for Simple Partial Seizures
Patient Q&A Section about yonsa
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Yonsa chemo?
"Yonsa is neither a chemotherapy drug nor identical to Zytiga, another prostate cancer treatment. Instead, Yonsa is a hormone therapy that contains the same active ingredient."
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Is Yonsa the same as Zytiga?
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What is Yonsa used for?
"Abiraterone works by preventing the body from making testosterone.
The purpose of this medication is to treat prostate cancer in men. Abiraterone works by inhibiting the body's production of testosterone, a hormone that aids in the growth and spread of prostate cancer."
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Is there a generic for Yonsa?
"Sun's Yonsa is not a generic version of J&J's blockbuster Zytiga, but it is a competitor. They both contain the same active ingredient, abiraterone acetate, but Sun's formulation doesn't run into trouble with J&J's patents. Yonsa is formulated for administration in combination with methylprednisolone."
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