Temcad 250 Capsule Information

Temcad 250 Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Temcad 250 Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Temcad 250 Capsule. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Temcad 250 Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Temcad 250 Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Temcad 250 Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Temcad 250 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Temcad 250 Capsule related warnings section.

The section on Temcad 250 Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Temcad 250 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Temcad 250 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
Severe Interaction of Temcad with Other Drugs
Temcad Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Temcad
Temcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Temcad 250 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Temcad 250 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temcad 250 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 250 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Temcad 250 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 250 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 250 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Temcad rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad 250 Capsule on the Liver?

Temcad has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad 250 Capsule on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temcad 250 Capsule with Other Drugs

Temcad 250 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temcad 250 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Temcad 250 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temcad 250 Capsule

Is this Temcad 250 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Temcad 250 Capsule has not been reported.

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

After taking Temcad 250 Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Temcad 250 Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Temcad 250 Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temcad 250 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temcad 250 Capsule

Taking Temcad 250 Capsule with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temcad 250 Capsule

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temcad 250 Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown