Introduction to Temosted 100mg Capsule
Temosted 100mg Capsule contains the active ingredient Temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as Antitumor agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Temosted 100mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Temosted 100mg Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Temosted 100mg Capsule are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, high blood sugar levels, muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints, memory loss, coordination problems, infections, sleep problems and loss of weight. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Temosted 100mg Capsule and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have hepatitis B infection, anemia, low platelet count, low level of RBC and WBC, blood clotting problems, or any liver or kidney problems. Your physician will monitor your WBC and platelet counts regularly. Avoid taking this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child.
Therapeutic Effects of Temosted 100mg Capsule
Temosted 100mg capsule acts by inhibiting the production of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, which results in preventing their cell growth and multiplication, thereby preventing cancer spread to other parts of the body.
Interaction of Temosted 100mg Capsule with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medicines you take or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Temosted 100mg Capsule
- Keep Temosted 100mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children.
- Store protected from light and moisture.
- Do not store above 25°C.
How to consume Temosted 100mg Capsule
Swallow capsules whole with a glass of water. The dose of this medication will be determined by the doctor.
Safety Advices for Temosted 100mg Capsule
Pregnancy
Temosted 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It should not be used unless prescribed by your physician. Women with childbearing potential should use effective contraceptive precautions for at least 6 months following the completion of treatment.
Breast Feeding
Temosted 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it passes through breast milk and harm the baby. Consult your physician for advice before breastfeeding.
Lungs
Inform your physician before taking Temosted 100mg Capsule if you have critical liver problems.
Liver
Inform your physician before taking Temosted 100mg Capsule if you have severe liver problems. Dose adjustment is required based on the condition.
Alcohol
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Temosted 100mg Capsule as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Driving
Do not drive or operate heavy machines as it may decrease alertness, affect your vision and make you dizzy and sleepy.
Side Effects of Temosted 100mg Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Secondary cancer like myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloid leukemia.
- Severe Allergic reactions
- Inflammation and fluid buildup in lungs
- Blood clot in lungs or legs
- Liver toxicity
- Convulsions
- Fever and chills
- Severe headache
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Common:
- Hair loss
- Rashes
- Tiredness
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Constipation
- High blood sugar levels
- Dizziness, impaired sensation, tingling sensation, abnormal taste
- Vision and Hearing problem
- Frequent urination
- Muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints
- Weight changes
- Infections and wounds
- Amnesia
- Abnormal blood cell counts
- Loss of appetite
- Sleep problems
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating, changes in mental status and alertness
- Coordination problems