Zecyte 250mg (Abiraterone)
Zecyte 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
BENEFITS OF ZECYTE TABLET
In Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Zecyte 250mg Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ZECYTE TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zecyte
- 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
HOW TO USE ZECYTE TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zecyte 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW ZECYTE TABLET WORKS
Zecyte 250mg 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.