Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule

Trade Name: Gliotem

Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Presentation: Capsule

Strength: 100mg

What is the purpose of Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule?

Some types of brain cancer are treated with this medication. Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule is a type of drug known as an alkylating agent. It inhibits or slows the multiplication of cancer cells.

How do you take 100mg of temozolomide?

Take Temozolomide SUN once a day, ideally at the same time each day, as directed by your doctor. Take the capsules on an empty stomach, at least one hour before you plan to have breakfast, for example. With a glass of water, swallow the capsule(s) whole. It is not recommended that the capsules be opened, crushed, or chewed.

What are the temozolomide side effects?

  • Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule has the potential to induce adverse effects. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away,
  • contact your doctor:
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • and lack of appetite.
  • mouth and throat sores
  • headache
  • and pale skin. For more details Click Here.

Is there a limit to how much temozolomide you can take in a day?

Adults—
The dose is chosen by your doctor and is depending on your body size. The initial dose is usually 150 milligrams (mg) per square meter (m) of body size, given once a day for 5 days, followed by a 23-day break. This dosing cycle can be repeated every 28 days for up to 2 years.

What is the efficacy of temozolomide?

WBRT with Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule was found to be beneficial in one small study, with an 85 percent full response rate.

How do you feel now that you’re on temozolomide?

  1. Fatigue. People have reported feeling tired during therapy and for up to a year thereafter.
  2. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects.
  3. Constipation is a problem that affects a lot of people.
  4. The loss of appetite is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Amenorrhoea (the lack of menstruation)…
  5. Infection.

What is the maximum amount of time you can take Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg Capsule?

Temodar is a chemotherapeutic medicine that is commonly used to treat gliomas as the first line of treatment. You can take Temodar for 12 cycles if you handle the treatment well and your MRIs show no signs of a developing tumor. It is safe to use for up to 24 cycles.

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