Z-Texel Injection | 60 mg in 1 Vial

Introduction of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

Z-Texel 60 mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs called anti-cancer medicine. This medicine is used with steroid medicine prednisone to treat men with prostate cancer (prostate cancer that is resistant to medical or surgical treatments that lower testosterone) that has spread to other parts of the body, and that has worsened after treatment with other medicines that included docetaxel. It is not known if Benefits of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection is safe and effective in children. This medicine works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

This medicine causes some common adverse effects such as shortness of breath, cough, joint aches, hair loss, back pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation, taste changes, nausea, weakness and injection site reactions. These side effects are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Z-Texel 60 mg Injection affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections, especially if you are 65 or older. Inform your doctor if you have a fever, muscle pain, cough, diarrhoea, or pain or burning when you urinate.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing disease such as liver or kidney disease, low white blood cell count or any other medical complications you have and if you are using any prescription medicines and non-prescription medicines, herbal, vitamins, etc. Many other medicines will interact with this medicine, so please make sure inform to the doctor. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women, it may cause birth defects. Z-Texel 60 mg Injection may affect fertility. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because cabazitaxel can harm an unborn baby.

Z-Texel Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Benefits of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection.

Uses of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

Prostate Cancer: Z-Texel 60 mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. The symptoms of prostate cancer such as frequent urination, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, and pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis.

Benefits of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and may not cause any symptoms at first. However, as it grows, it can cause symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, and pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis. Z-Texel 60 mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side Effects of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

Most adverse effects do not require medical attention and will go away when your body gets used to the medicine. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms get severe or that bother you for a longer period.

Most Common Side Effects of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Taste changes
• Nausea
• Weakness

Common Side Effects of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Joint aches
• Hair loss
• Back pain
• Loss of appetite

How to Use Z-Texel 60 mg Injection?

​Z-Texel 60 mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Benefits of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection.​

How Z-Texel 60 mg Injection Works?

Z-Texel 60 mg Injection is an anticancer medication used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It works by inhibiting the microtubules, which are part of the cell's internal structure that help it divide and grow. By inhibiting the microtubules, Z-Texel 60 mg Injection prevents cancer cells from dividing and growing, ultimately leading to their death. Benefits of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection can be effective in treating advanced prostate cancer, but it can also cause side effects. Common side effects of Z-Texel 60 mg Injection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, low white blood cell count, and hair loss. It is important for patients to discuss potential side effects with their doctor and report any symptoms they experience while taking the medication.

Safety Advices Z-Texel 60 mg Injection

Driving

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Kidney

Safe

Liver

Use with Caution

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