Zecyte 250 Mg
- Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Zytiga
- Generic Brands : Abiraterone
Zecyte 250mg 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.
Abiraterone is known as an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor. Androgens stimulate prostate cancer cells to grow. The main androgens in the body are testosterone. Almost all testosterone in men is made by the testicles. A very small amount is made by the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. Abiraterone reduces the amount of testosterone made by your body. This reduces testosterone levels and may shrink the prostate cancer or stop it growing.
Zecyte belongs to the group of medications called antineoplastics, or anti-cancer medications. It contains a medicine called Abiraterone Acetate. It is a prescription medicine that can be purchased by a patient only against a valid prescription of a healthcare professional. Do not share this cancer medicine with others because it can cause serious side effects to people until the condition is not monitored by a pharmacist.
Zecyte is usually taken once per day while also taking prednisone two times per day. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Your prednisone dosage needs may change if you have surgery, are ill, or are under stress. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor’s advice. Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Do not eat anything for at least 2 hours before you take Zecyte and for at least 1 hour after you have taken the medicine.
Do not crush, chew, or break a tablet. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often, and you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor’s office. You should not stop using Zecyte or prednisone suddenly. Follow your doctor’s instructions about tapering your prednisone dose. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take Zecyte 250mg 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.
Pregnancy - This medicine is not recommended for use in women.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in women.
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.
You should not use Zecyte if you are allergic to abiraterone, or if you have: severe liver disease. To make sure Zecyte is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; heart disease, high blood pressure; a history of problems with your adrenal gland or pituitary gland; low levels of potassium in your blood; a history of fluid retention; if you have recently had a heart attack; or if you take medicine to treat seizures, tuberculosis, HIV or AIDS.
While you are taking Zecyte and for at least 1 week after your treatment ends: If your sexual partner is pregnant – Use a condom to prevent transfer of this medication to her. If your sexual partner could become pregnant – Use a condom plus another form of effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Although Zecyte is not for use by women, this medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Zecyte tablets should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If this cannot be avoided, the woman should wear latex gloves. It is not known whether abiraterone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Abiraterone should not be used by a woman who is breast-feeding a baby. This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Missed Dose
If a dose of Zecyte 250mg 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.
Zecyte 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Spironolactone binds to the androgen receptor and may increase prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels. Use with ZECYTE is not recommended.