ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs TALWIN NX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and TALWIN NX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	TALWIN NX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	$4.38 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate talwin nx

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

$4.38 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Talwin Nx?

By our independent rating, Abiraterone Acetate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Talwin Nx. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Abiraterone Acetate and Talwin Nx?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Talwin Nx contains Naloxone Hydrochloride and Pentazocine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.