What is Zelgor (Abiraterone) used for?

Zelgor (Abiraterone or Abiraterone Acetate) is a new medicine used toftreat men suffering from Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). This is a form of prostate cancer that is resistant to hormonal or surgical treatment. Abiraterone is taken with prednisone when:

• medical and surgical treatments have been ineffective
• prostate cancer is still growing
• PSA levels are still rising
• cancer has spread outside the prostate

How should I use Zelgor (Abiraterone)?

Your doctor will make recommendations based on your medical history and severity of the cancer. Take the dosage of Abiraterone and Prednisone prescribed by your doctor and follow their instructions exactly.

Abiraterone should be taken on an empty stomach - no food should be eaten for two hours before and one hour after taking Abiraterone.

Abiraterone tablets are swallowed whole with a glass of water. The tablets should not be crushed or chewed.

It is important to use contraceptives while practicing sex with your partner if they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

What are the side effects of Zelgor (Abiraterone)?

More serious side effects of Abiraterone include the following:

• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood)
• edema (fluid retention)

If you notice any of the following while taking Abiraterone, contact your doctor:

dizziness
• fast heartbeats
• feel faint or lightheaded
• headache
• confusion
• muscle weakness
• pain in your legs
• swelling in your legs or feet
• adrenal problems
• liver problems

The most common side effects of Abiraterone are:

• weakness
• joint swelling or pain
• swelling in your legs or feet
• hot flushes
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• cough
• high blood pressure
• shortness of breath
• urinary tract infection
• bruising
• low red blood cells (anemia) and low blood potassium levels
• high blood sugar levels, high blood cholesterol and triglycerides
• certain other abnormal blood tests

Please Note

Abiraterone is indicated for use in men only. Women or children cannot take Abiraterone, and the tablets must not be handled by women who are pregnant or wanting to become pregnant.

Abiraterone is not suitable for everyone. Tell your doctor if you:

• have heart problems
• have liver problems
• have adrenal problems
• have any other medical conditions
• are taking any other medicines or supplements

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