Zelgor 250mg Tablet (Abiraterone Acetate 250mg)

INTRODUCTION

ZELGOR 250MG contains abiraterone which belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastic agents. It is used to treat metastatic prostate cancer in adult men. It is generally used in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to lower the risk of high blood pressure, edema (fluid retention in your body) or decrease in blood potassium levels. It can also be used in combination with androgen deprivation therapy to lower testosterone levels in case of early-stage hormone sensitive prostate cancer.

Abiraterone inhibits androgen production in your body and reduces the growth of prostate cancer. This medicine must not be taken with food, because presence of meals can interfere with its effect. During this treatment, your doctor would periodically check your blood to look for any unwanted side effects on your liver.

The most common side effect of taking this medicine are fluid retention, irregular heartbeat, bone fractures or increased cholesterol levels. Talk to your doctor if any of these symptom bothers you. Avoid concomitant use of this medicine with Ra-223, because it may increase the risks of bone fracture or death. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any heart or blood vessel conditions, including heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia). Your doctor might suggest an alternative treatment. Male patients who are having sex with a woman who can become pregnant, must use a condom and another effective birth control method. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in male children and adolescents.

USES OF ZELGOR 250MG

Treats metastatic prostate cancer in adult men

HOW ZELGOR 250MG WORKS

ZELGOR 250MG inhibits the production of androgens by selectively binding and inhibiting the activity of the enzyme CYP17A1, which in turn leads to decrease in serum levels of testosterone and slows down the growth of prostate cancer.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ZELGOR 250MG as directed by your physician. It should not be taken with meals. Take this medicine either 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating meals. Swallow the medicine completely with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your condition. Continue to take this medicine, as long as your doctor tells you to do so, to obtain better results.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZELGOR 250MG

SERIOUS
Muscle weakness or twitches
Palpitations (pounding heartbeat)
COMMON
Fluid retention in your legs or feet
High blood pressure
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
Chest pain
Irregular heartbeat, heart failure
Sepsis
Bone fractures
Indigestion
Blood in urine
Skin rash
Increased cholesterol levels
Decreased blood potassium levels
Increases liver damage
RARE
Lung irritation

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Skin rash:

Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate the skin. Do not rub or scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Regularly use moisturizers to soothe and hydrate the affected area. If it does not get better, speak to a doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if your ability is affected by this medicine.

ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.

LIVER
Do not take ZELGOR 250MG if you are suffering from severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to abiraterone acetate.

LUNGS
ZELGOR 250MG should be taken with caution in patients with breathing problems. Consult your doctor for advice.

HEART DISEASE
ZELGOR 250MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe heart disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,

Ra-223 (used to treat prostate cancer)
Ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
Medicines used to treat heart problems (e.g. quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone and sotalol)
Medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin)
Medicines for diabetes (e.g. insulin, metformin)
Herbal medicines (e.g., St John’s wort to treat depression) and others
Methadone (used to relieve pain or as part of drug addiction detoxification)
Moxifloxacin (used to treat bacterial infection)
Antipsychotics (used for serious mental illnesses) such as chlorpromazine