ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs XARTEMIS XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and XARTEMIS XR 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	XARTEMIS XR
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	$0.03 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Mallinckrodt
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 3.5 to 4 hours
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate xartemis xr

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

$0.03 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Mallinckrodt

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 3.5 to 4 hours

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Xartemis XR?

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

What is the difference between Abiraterone Acetate and Xartemis XR?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Xartemis XR contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone 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.