Temozol Benefits & Uses

Temozol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Temozol 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

Temozol Side Effects

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

Temozol Related Warnings

Is the use of Temozol safe for pregnant women?

Temozol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Temozol without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Temozol safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temozol on the Kidneys?

Temozol rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temozol on the Liver?

Temozol has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temozol on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Temozol on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temozol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temozol Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temozol

Is this Temozol habit forming or addictive?

Temozol is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Temozol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Temozol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Temozol for mental disorders.

No

Temozol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temozol

You can take Temozol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temozol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temozol 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)

Temozol 100mg Capsule