DESCRIPTION

Temozol 250 Capsule is used in the treatment of a specific type of cancer of the brain. It is used to treat brain tumors if they return or get worse after standard treatment. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Temozol 250 Capsule should be taken empty stomach and at same time each day to make sure it has the best effect. 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 in 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache and fatigue. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped.

INTRODUCTION

In Brain tumor Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Temozol 250 Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

USE OF

Brain tumor

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Temozol 250 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

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Chemical Class::Dacarbazine Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Alkylating agent

HOW TO USE

Temozol 250 Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It enters the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Temozol 250 Capsule. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Temozol 250 Capsule 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 : UNSAFE – Temozol 250 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Temozol 250 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Temozol 250 Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Temozol 250 Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease while they are taking Temozol 250 Capsule. – Liver : CAUTION – Temozol 250 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Temozol 250 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Temozol 250 Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Temozol 250 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Vomiting | Constipation | Headache | Fatigue | Convulsion | Coordination disorder | Diarrhea | Dizziness | Fever | Hair loss | Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Loss of appetite | Memory loss | Rash | Viral infection | Weakness

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

UNSAFE

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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