Gliogrey Benefits & Uses

Gliogrey is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Gliogrey 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

Gliogrey Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gliogrey 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

Gliogrey Related Warnings

Is the use of Gliogrey safe for pregnant women?

Gliogrey should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Gliogrey safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gliogrey. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gliogrey on the Kidneys?

Gliogrey rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gliogrey on the Liver?

Gliogrey is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gliogrey on the Heart?

Side effects of Gliogrey rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gliogrey with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Gliogrey Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Gliogrey

Is this Gliogrey habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gliogrey has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gliogrey. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gliogrey 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 Gliogrey in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gliogrey Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gliogrey

Taking Gliogrey with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gliogrey

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gliogrey and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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)

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