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Zelgor 250mg Tablet
Zelgor 250mg Tablet
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Zelgor 250mg Tablet contains the active constituent abiraterone acetate. It is used in adult men to treat prostate cancer, which has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to lower the chances of side effects. When Zelgor 250mg Tablet is prescribed for an early stage of this disorder, it is used with testosterone lowering treatment. This medicine is not for use in women or children. Effective contraception must be taken throughout the treatment. This medicine contains lactose and sodium, inform your physician if you have lactose intolerance or on a salt control diet.
Inform to the physician if the patients have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, low blood potassium, diabetes, allergic conditions, or other diseases. Make sure to inform your physician of all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines, you are taking before you start the treatment with this medication. The most common side effects of this medication are fluid in feet or legs, high blood pressure, and diarrhea. A decrease in red blood cells and reduced sex drive may also occur with the intake of Zelgor 250mg Tablet. This medicine should not be taken with Ra-223, which is used to treat prostate cancer. Zelgor 250 price is based on the seller and location.
Uses
Zelgor 250 mg Tablet uses are:
- Treatment of prostate cancer
How Zelgor 250mg Tablet works
Zelgor 250mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of hormone testosterone in the body. This can slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Interaction of Zelgor 250mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Zelgor 250mg Tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
Storage Conditions
- This medicine does not require any particular storage condition.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
How to take Zelgor 250mg Tablet
Zelgor 250mg Tablet medicine should always be consumed as per the direction of your physician or pharmacist. The drug should be taken by mouth. It should not be taken with food. Swallow the tablets whole with water without breaking them. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and must not be eaten for at least 1 hour after taking the medicine. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.
Safety Advice for Zelgor 250mg Tablet
Breast Feeding
Zelgor 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used in breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting treatment with this medication.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to use Zelgor 250mg Tablet while consuming alcohol. Consult the doctor before taking this medication.
Liver
Talk to your doctor if you have any liver diseases before taking Zelgor 250mg Tablet, as this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders.
Lungs
Talk to your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Zelgor 250mg Tablet.
Driving
Zelgor 250mg Tablet is not likely to affect driving and the use of any tools or machines.
Pregnancy
Zelgor 250mg Tablet is not indicated to be used during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not touch this medication without gloves.
Side Effects
Zelgor 250mg side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them.
Serious:
- Low blood potassium levels (muscle weakness, muscle twitches, or pounding heartbeat)
Common
- Fluid in legs or feet
- Low blood potassium
- High blood pressure
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
- High-fat levels in the blood
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Rapid heart rate
- Bone fracture
- Indigestion
- Blood in urine
- Rash
Expert tips
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Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes, or if you are on other medications.
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Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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Swallow the tablet whole with water on an empty stomach, without breaking it.
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Do not take it with food. Eat at least 2 hours before the Zelgor tablet dosage, and only after 1 hour post-dose.
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Regular monitoring of blood pressure, potassium levels, and liver function is required during treatment.
FAQs about Zelgor 250mg Tablet
Q1.
What is the correct way to take Zelgor 250mg Tablet?
Zelgor 250mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor and it should be taken in an empty stomach. Food must be eaten at least 2 hours before taking the medication and the patient is advised to eat after 1hr after consuming the medication.
Q2.
Can Zelgor 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Zelgor 250mg Tablet does not cure prostate cancer and it is used to treat prostate cancer which has spread to other parts of the body. It is usually given with steroid medication to lower the chances of side effects. This medication is prescribed at an early stage of the disorder and it is used along with testosterone lowering treatment.
Q3.
Can Zelgor 250mg Tablet worsen liver diseases?
Zelgor 250mg Tablet is not recommended in the patients with severe liver conditions as it can worsen the situation. Inform the doctor if the patient has liver disorders before taking this medication.
Q4.
What is the working mechanism of Zelgor 250mg Tablet?
Zelgor 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing production of androgen and thereby inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the production of androgen.
Q5.
Is Zelgor 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
No, Zelgor 250mg Tablet is not the chemotherapy drug and it is the hormonal treatment used to treat prostate cancer. It prevents the production of testosterone thereby reducing the growth of prostate cancer.
Q6.
What are the side effects of Zelgor 250mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Zelgor 250mg Tablet are fluids in legs, low blood potassium levels, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, irregular heart beat, diarrhea, rashes and indigestion.
Fact Box
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Molecule name: |
Abiraterone acetate |
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Therapeutic class: |
Antineoplastics |
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Pharmacological class: |
Androstene derivatives |
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Indications: |
1. Treatment of prostate cancer |
