Z Texel contains Cabazitaxel, an anti-cancer medication belonging to the taxane class. It is primarily used in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that has progressed despite prior chemotherapy, including treatments with docetaxel. Z Texel(Cabazitaxel) is a vital therapeutic option for patients with advanced prostate cancer resistant to prior treatments. Its efficacy in extending survival must be balanced with its side effect profile, necessitating careful patient selection, premedication, and monitoring to optimize outcomes.
Cabazitaxel disrupts the microtubular network essential for mitotic and interphase cellular functions. By binding to tubulin, it promotes the assembly of microtubules while inhibiting their disassembly, leading to the inhibition of cell division and cancer cell proliferation.
Z Texel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Z Texel is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Z Texel safe for pregnant women?
Z Texel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Z Texel safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Z Texel. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Z Texel on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Z Texel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Z Texel on the Liver?
Z Texel may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Z Texel on the Heart?
Side effects of Z Texel rarely affect the heart.
Z Texel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Z Texel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Z Texel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Z Texel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Z Texel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Z Texel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Z Texel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Z Texel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Z Texel, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Z Texel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Z Texel.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Jevtana (cabazitaxel)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 261-263