Temoside Information

Temoside, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. Secondary and off-label uses of Temoside have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Temoside. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Temoside as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Temoside are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Temoside's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Temoside related warnings talks about Temoside's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Temoside contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Temoside may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Temoside is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Temoside Benefits & Uses
Temoside Dosage & How to Take
Temoside Side Effects
Temoside Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Temoside with Other Drugs
Temoside Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Temoside
Temoside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Temoside Benefits & Uses

Temoside is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temoside 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

Temoside Related Warnings

Is the use of Temoside safe for pregnant women?

Temoside 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 Temoside safe during breastfeeding?

Temoside should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Temoside on the Kidneys?

Temoside rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temoside on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Temoside on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Temoside on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temoside with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temoside Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temoside

Is this Temoside habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Temoside is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Temoside only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Temoside cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Temoside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temoside

You can take Temoside with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temoside

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

Unknown