Temodal
Temodal Products are primarily used for
Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, Multiple myeloma
About Temodal Products
Uses of Temodal Products
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.
Temodal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Temodal 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 Temodal 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 Temodal Products
Frequently asked questions about Temodal Products
Frequently asked questions about Temozolomide
Q. What is Temodal 250mg Capsule used for?
Temodal 250mg 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 Temodal 250mg Capsule cause serious side effects?
Yes. Serious side effects of Temodal 250mg 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 Temodal 250mg Capsule?
The treatment length of Temodal 250mg 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 Temodal 250mg Capsule with food?
It is best to take Temodal 250mg 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 Temodal 250mg Capsule?
While using Temodal 250mg 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 Temodal 250mg Capsule?
Individuals should not take Temodal 250mg Capsule if they are allergic to temozolomide or any other ingredients present in Temodal 250mg Capsule, have severely low blood cell counts, or are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Products for Temodal
Temodal 250mg Capsule
strip of 5 capsules
MRP
₹21401.69
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Temodal 20mg Capsule
packet of 5 capsules
MRP
₹323.52
Not Available