Gliotem
Gliotem Products are primarily used for
Brain tumor
About Gliotem Products
Gliotem Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gliotem are 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.
How Gliotem Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Gliotem Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliotem Products
Frequently asked questions about Temozolomide
Q. What is Gliotem 20mg Capsule used for?
Gliotem 20mg Capsule is used to treat certain types of brain cancer, including glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Q. Can Gliotem 20mg Capsule cause serious side effects?
Yes. Serious side effects of Gliotem 20mg Capsule include low blood cell counts (increasing infection or bleeding risk), liver problems, severe allergic reactions, and leukemia. Your doctor may advise routine blood tests to monitor for these issues.
Q. How long will I need to take Gliotem 20mg Capsule?
The treatment length of Gliotem 20mg Capsule depends on your type of brain cancer and response to this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe it in cycles, including a 5-day schedule every 28 days. Stick to the prescribed treatment regimen for safer and faster results.
Q. Can I take Gliotem 20mg Capsule with food?
It is best to take Gliotem 20mg Capsule on an empty stomach. Taking it with food may reduce how well your body absorbs the medicine.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Gliotem 20mg Capsule?
While using Gliotem 20mg Capsule, you should wash your hands after handling this medicine, avoid contact with sick people (due to low immunity), use effective birth control as the drug may harm an unborn baby, and do not break this medicine.
Q. Who should not take Gliotem 20mg Capsule?
Individuals should not take Gliotem 20mg Capsule if they are allergic to temozolomide or any other ingredients present in Gliotem 20mg Capsule, have severely low blood cell counts, or are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Products for Gliotem
Gliotem 20mg Capsule
strip of 1 Capsule
MRP
₹463.37
Gliotem 100mg Capsule
strip of 1 Capsule
MRP
₹1584.05
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Gliotem 250mg Capsule
strip of 1 Capsule
MRP
₹4597.58
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Gliotem 20mg Capsule
strip of 5 capsules
MRP
₹453.24
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