Description
Zelgor 250 mg Tablet is an anticancer drug used in men along with another drug called prednisone for the treatment of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is generally used in patients who are not responding to other treatment options.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Zelgor 250 mg Tablet
Abione 250 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Abirapro 250 mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Abretone 250 mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Zytiga 250 mg Tablet
Janssen India
Zytiprost 250 mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zelgor 250 mg Tablet
Hypersensitivity
Increased blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Swelling of ankles or feet
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Urinary tract infection
Increased cholesterol and triglycerides
Anemia
Hypokalemia
Uses of Zelgor 250 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Zelgor 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is generally used in patients who are not responding to other treatment options.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to abiraterone or any other components present along with it.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women.
General warnings
Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
Use in females
This medicine is not recommended for use in female patients.
Contraception
Effective contraception methods must be used while on treatment with this medicine and until 1 week after stopping the therapy.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If a dose of Zelgor 250 mg Tablet is missed, skip the missed dose and continue the normal dosing schedule from the next day. If more than one dose is missed, contact the doctor and follow the instructions of your doctor.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Loperamide
Tamoxifen
Leflunomide
Rifampicin
Edoxaban
Oxycodone
Fosphenytoin
Disease interactions
Hepatic impairment
Zelgor 250 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with severe hepatotoxicity. Close monitoring of the liver function and liver enzymes is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Cardiovascular disease
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with a history of myocardial infarction or water retention due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as increased blood pressure and arrhythmias. Close monitoring of heart function, vital signs, and electrolytes levels is recommended for such patients.
Food interactions
It is advised to take this medicine on an empty stomach due to the increased risk of adverse effects such as a high blood pressure, muscle weakness, paralysis, and breathing difficulties when this medicine is taken along with food. Do not have food for at least 2 hours before and for at least 1 hour after taking the dose of Zelgor 250 mg Tablet.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Zelgor 250 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
