Temotero 20mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Temotero 20mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Temotero 20mg 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

Temotero 20mg Capsule Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Temotero 20mg Capsule 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

Temotero 20mg Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Temotero 20mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Temotero 20mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Temotero 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 Temotero 20mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Temotero has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temotero 20mg Capsule on the Liver?

Temotero is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temotero 20mg Capsule on the Heart?

Temotero is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temotero 20mg Capsule with Other Drugs

Temotero 20mg Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temotero 20mg Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Temotero 20mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temotero 20mg Capsule

Is this Temotero 20mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Temotero 20mg Capsule does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Temotero 20mg Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Temotero 20mg Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Temotero 20mg Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Temotero 20mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temotero 20mg Capsule

It is safe to take Temotero 20mg Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temotero 20mg Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Temotero 20mg Capsule with alcohol.

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)

Temotero 20mg Capsule