Temozolomide
Information about Temozolomide
Temozolomide Uses
Temozolomide is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, brain tumor, blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer.
How Temozolomide works
Temozolomide 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.
Common side effects of Temozolomide
Nausea, 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
Available Medicine for Temozolomide
GliozDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹2204 to ₹214955 variant(s)
TemoteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹2471 to ₹216245 variant(s)
TemodalMSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹345 to ₹228282 variant(s)
NublastZydus Cadila
₹2445 to ₹180002 variant(s)
GliotemSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹483 to ₹48204 variant(s)
TemolonCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1809 to ₹206252 variant(s)
TemonatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹237951 variant(s)
TemcadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2471 to ₹241024 variant(s)
TemosideCipla Ltd
₹698 to ₹72803 variant(s)
TEMcureEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2100 to ₹225613 variant(s)
Expert advice for Temozolomide
- Temozolomide should be taken on an empty stomach.
- 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.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe skin rash, fever, chills, headache and shortness of breath during the treatment.