Gliozolamide
Composition for Gliozolamide Products
Gliozolamide Products are primarily used for
Brain tumorProducts for Gliozolamide
Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet
strip of 5 tablets
MRP₹6865.38
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Gliozolamide 250mg Tablet
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MRP₹16477.31
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About Gliozolamide Products
Gliozolamide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gliozolamide 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 Gliozolamide 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.
In Depth Information for Gliozolamide Products
- Gliozolamide 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.
Patient Concerns about Gliozolamide Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliozolamide Products
Q. What is Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet used for?
Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet 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 Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet cause serious side effects?
Yes. Serious side effects of Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet 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 Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet?
The treatment length of Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet 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 Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet with food?
It is best to take Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet 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 Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet?
While using Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet, 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 Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet if they are allergic to temozolomide or any other ingredients present in Gliozolamide 100mg Tablet, have severely low blood cell counts, or are pregnant or planning pregnancy.