Z-Texel Injection belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Z-Texel Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Z-Texel Powder for Injection

Prostate cancer

Benefits of Z-Texel Powder for Injection

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. Z-Texel 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 Powder for Injection

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 Z-Texel

Vomiting
Back pain
Weakness
Low blood platelets
Hair loss
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Diarrhea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Blood in urine
Constipation
Cough
Taste change
Breathing problems
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Nausea

How to use Z-Texel Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Z-Texel Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Z-Texel Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Z-Texel Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Z-Texel Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Z-Texel Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Z-Texel Injection is recommended.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease and end stage kidney disease as the information available is limited for use of this medicine in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Z-Texel Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Z-Texel Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Z-Texel Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Z-Texel Injection is given as an infusion into a vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Taxanes Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

Testosterone count z 3-4. Wch medicine z suitable fr me? M not a diabetic and no bp

Dr. Vinod Raina

Sexology

Try to increase it naturally

My doughtet did not eat please refer syrup 6years old

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Syr A to Z

FAQs

Q. Is Z-Texel Injection a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?

Z-Texel Injection is a chemotherapeutic drug (drug used for the management of cancer). It is, however, not a vesicant (drug which causes severe blisters on the skin).

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

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References

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Address: 407-408, Sharda Chambers, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 (Maharashtra), New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Country of origin: India

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