Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) Tablets

Description

Is Abiraterone Acetate available in India?

Yes, Abiraterone Acetate is available in India. It is marketed under the brand name Xbira among others, is a medication used to treat prostate cancer. Specifically it is used together with a corticosteroid for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).

Common side effects include tiredness, vomiting, headache, joint pain, high blood pressure, swelling, low blood potassium, high blood sugar, hot flashes, diarrhea, and cough. Other severe side effects may include liver failure and adrenocortical insufficiency. In males whose partners can become pregnant, birth control is recommended. Abiraterone acetate works by suppressing the production of androgens – specifically it inhibits CYP17A1 – and thereby decreases the production of testosterone. In doing so, it prevents the effects of these hormones in prostate cancer.

Who is the CFA, distributor, and retailer for Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) Tablets in India?

Aark Pharmaceuticals is an authorized distributor, CFA (Carry and Forward Agent), and retailer for Xbira (Abiraterone Acetate) Tablets in India. It is marketed by Cipla. Aark claims to provide 100% authentic, cold-chain managed medicines. Aark supplies a wide range of Cipla products, including advanced cancer treatments.

The company serves hospitals, clinics, and patients across India, including major cities like Bangalore, Surat, Kolkata, Indore, Nagpur, Patiala, Srinagar, Ahmedabad, Osmanabad, Mumbai, Pune, Amaravati, Itanagar, Dispur, Patna, Raipur, Panaji, Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Gangtok, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Kochi, Kollam, Agartala, Lucknow, Dehradun, Gairsain, Aizawal, Aurangabad, Barshi, Karungapally, Pondichery, Punjab, Delhi, New Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Gurugram, Alwar, Mathura, Panipat, Faridabad, Noida, Sonipat, Rohtak, Karnal, Ambala, Ghaziabad, Wardha, Bhopal, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Pasighat, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Kamrup.

How much do Xbira Tablets cost in Delhi, India?

Prices may vary based on your prescribed treatment plan. For accurate and the most cost-effective pricing on your prescription-recommended product, please contact Aark Pharmaceuticals 

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes. Based on availability, prices may vary based on your prescribed treatment plan. Please ask for the best current price.

Prior to consuming any medications, including Abiraterone Acetate Tablets, it is advisable to seek guidance from a medical professional regarding its therapeutic advantages, usage instructions, and potential side effects.

NEWS/UPDATES

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Written By
Mr. Sandeep Tomar (D. pharma)

Last updated
01 July 2026 AM (IST)