Temotor
Composition for Temotor Products
Temotor Products are primarily used for
Brain tumorProducts for Temotor
Temotor 250mg Tablet
strip of 5 tablets
MRP₹6764.97
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Temotor 20mg Capsule
strip of 5 capsules
MRP₹1710.94
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Temotor 100mg Capsule
strip of 5 capsules
MRP₹3607.5
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Substitute brands for Temotor
About Temotor Products
Temotor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Temotor 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 Temotor 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 Temotor Products
- Temotor 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 Temotor Products
Frequently asked questions about Temotor Products
Q. What is Temotor 250mg Tablet used for?
Temotor 250mg 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 Temotor 250mg Tablet cause serious side effects?
Yes. Serious side effects of Temotor 250mg 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 Temotor 250mg Tablet?
The treatment length of Temotor 250mg 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 Temotor 250mg Tablet with food?
It is best to take Temotor 250mg 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 Temotor 250mg Tablet?
While using Temotor 250mg 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 Temotor 250mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Temotor 250mg Tablet if they are allergic to temozolomide or any other ingredients present in Temotor 250mg Tablet, have severely low blood cell counts, or are pregnant or planning pregnancy.