Temobenz Benefits & Uses

Temobenz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Temobenz 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

Temobenz Side Effects

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

Temobenz Related Warnings

Is the use of Temobenz safe for pregnant women?

Temobenz shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Temobenz safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temobenz on the Kidneys?

Temobenz rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temobenz on the Liver?

Side effects of Temobenz rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temobenz on the Heart?

Temobenz may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temobenz with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temobenz Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temobenz

Is this Temobenz habit forming or addictive?

Temobenz is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Temobenz as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Temobenz should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Temobenz is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temobenz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temobenz

Taking Temobenz with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temobenz

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

Unknown

See all substitutes for Temobenz

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)

Temobenz 100mg Capsule