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Zelgor 250MG TABLET contains Abiraterone which belongs to a group of medicines called Androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. Zelgor 250MG TABLET is used with prednisone/prednisolone in adult men to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Zelgor 250MG TABLET is also to treat early stage of prostate cancer when used with androgen deprivation therapy (treatment that lowers testosterone hormone) and prednisone/prednisolone (medication) in affected individuals.
Zelgor 250MG TABLET is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 75 years/above) after consulting the doctor.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have high blood pressure, heart problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.
The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.
With prednisone/prednisolone:
Zelgor 250MG TABLET is an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor which works by inhibiting the production of 17α-hydroxylase (CYP17) enzyme needed to produce testosterone (male sex hormone) which enables the growth of cancer cells in the prostate gland. Since Zelgor 250MG TABLET suppresses the production of testosterone, the cancer cells in the prostate gland won't be able to grow thus preventing its effects on the gland in affected individuals.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Ans : 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.
Ans : 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.
Ans :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.
Ans : 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.
Ans : 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.
Ans :The common side effects of Zelgor 250mg Tablet are fluids in legs, low blood potassium levels, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, irregular heartbeat, diarrhea, rashes and indigestion.
