Zelgor 500mg Tablet
Rs.12922for 1 bottle(s) (60 tablets each)
food interaction for Zelgor Tablet
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Zelgor 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zelgor 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zelgor 500mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Zelgor 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Zelgor 500mg Tablet
Abiraterone Acetate(500mg)
Zelgor tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
How zelgor tablet works
Zelgor 500mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.
Common side effects of zelgor tablet
Edema (swelling), Vomiting, Decreased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Cough, Joint swelling, Increased levels of blood fat
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Expert advice FOR Zelgor Tablet
- Abiraterone Acetate treats prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- It is usually taken with another medicine called prednisolone to reduce unwanted side effects.
- It must be taken on an empty stomach. Don't eat any food for at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after your dose.
- Always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.
Frequently asked questions FOR Zelgor 500mg Tablet
Abiraterone Acetate
Q. Can Zelgor 500mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Zelgor 500mg Tablet does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Zelgor 500mg Tablet then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Zelgor 500mg Tablet.
Q. Is Zelgor 500mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Zelgor 500mg Tablet is a hormonal treatment not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Zelgor 500mg Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.
Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Zelgor 500mg Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Zelgor 500mg Tablet. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Zelgor 500mg Tablet.