Temcad 100 Capsule Information

Temcad 100 Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. The alternative uses of Temcad 100 Capsule have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Temcad 100 Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Temcad 100 Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Temcad 100 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Temcad 100 Capsule's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Temcad 100 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Temcad 100 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Temcad 100 Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Temcad 100 Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Temcad Benefits & Uses
Temcad Dosage & How to Take
Temcad Side Effects
Temcad Related Warnings
Temcad Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Temcad
Temcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Temcad 100 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Temcad 100 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temcad 100 Capsule 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

Temcad 100 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Temcad 100 Capsule safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Temcad 100 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temcad 100 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Temcad rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad 100 Capsule on the Liver?

Temcad has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad 100 Capsule on the Heart?

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

Mild

Temcad 100 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Temcad 100 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temcad 100 Capsule

Is this Temcad 100 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Temcad 100 Capsule has not been reported.

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

After taking Temcad 100 Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Temcad 100 Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Temcad 100 Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temcad 100 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temcad 100 Capsule

Taking Temcad 100 Capsule with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temcad 100 Capsule

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temcad 100 Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown