Birafer 250mg Tablet

Abiraterone Acetate (250mg)

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Birafer 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may also be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 08 Sep 2026 | 12:21 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Abiraterone Acetate (250mg)

Marketer

Pharmafer Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Birafer 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or at least two hours after a meal. Taking it with food may increase the blood levels of Birafer 250mg Tablet, which may cause side effects. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of Birafer 250mg Tablet include vomiting, decreased potassium level in blood, edema (swelling), decreased white blood cell count, and fatigue. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Other than this, the yellowing of the skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, dark urine, and nausea can happen, which indicate some liver problems. Your doctor might check you for liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood.

Before taking Birafer 250mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medication, so let your doctor know about all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked to undergo regular monitoring of your blood glucose level while on treatment.

Uses of Birafer Tablet

Prostate cancer

Benefits of Birafer Tablet

Prostate cancer
Birafer 250mg Tablet is a medication for managing prostate cancer, helping to slow disease progression and improve quality of life. It reduces the effects of certain hormones that fuel cancer growth, and it supports better treatment outcomes. It can help ease symptoms, enhance overall well-being, and allow patients to continue their daily activities comfortably.

Side effects of Birafer Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Birafer

Breathlessness
Fatigue
Joint swelling
Edema (swelling)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Cough
High blood pressure
Urinary tract infection
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Bruise
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

How to use Birafer Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Birafer 250mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Birafer Tablet works

Birafer 250mg Tablet works by blocking an enzyme called CYP17, which is involved in the production of androgens (male hormones like testosterone). Since many prostate cancers rely on these hormones to grow, reducing their levels helps slow down or stop the cancer's progression. Essentially, Birafer 250mg Tablet cuts off the fuel supply that the cancer needs to thrive.

All substitutes for Birafer 250mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Birafer 250mg Tablet is usually taken with another medicine called prednisolone to reduce unwanted side effects.
It should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or at least two hours after a meal.
Always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Birafer 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Birafer 250mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Birafer 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Birafer 250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Birafer 250mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Birafer 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Birafer with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe