Acozolo Benefits & Uses

Acozolo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Acozolo Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Brain Tumour Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: Given 75 mg/m2 orally once a day, Concomitant phase with focal radiotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Brain Tumour Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: Given 75 mg/m2 orally once a day, Concomitant phase with focal radiotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anaplastic Astrocytoma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: First 5 days of each treatment cycle, 150 mg/meter square
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anaplastic Astrocytoma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: First 5 days of each treatment cycle, 150 mg/meter square, dose 3 years and older children

Acozolo Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acozolo is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Memory problems
Hair Loss

Moderate

Rash

Mild

Fatigue
Viral Infection
Dizziness

Acozolo Related Warnings

Is the use of Acozolo safe for pregnant women?

Acozolo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Acozolo safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Acozolo may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Acozolo should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Acozolo on the Kidneys?

Acozolo rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acozolo on the Liver?

Acozolo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acozolo on the Heart?

Acozolo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acozolo with Other Drugs

Acozolo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Acozolo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acozolo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Acozolo

Is this Acozolo habit forming or addictive?

Acozolo is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acozolo as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Acozolo should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Acozolo in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Acozolo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acozolo

Taking Acozolo with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acozolo

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acozolo with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Temodar® (temozolomide)

Acozolo 100mg Capsule