Emzolam Benefits & Uses

Emzolam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Emzolam 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

Emzolam Related Warnings

Is the use of Emzolam safe for pregnant women?

Emzolam can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Emzolam safe during breastfeeding?

Emzolam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Emzolam on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Emzolam on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Emzolam on the Liver?

Emzolam has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Emzolam on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Emzolam with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Emzolam Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Emzolam

Is this Emzolam habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Emzolam has not been reported.

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 Emzolam can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Emzolam should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Emzolam is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Emzolam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emzolam

Taking Emzolam with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emzolam

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Emzolam 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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