Temozad 20mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Temozad 20mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Temozad 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

Temozad 20mg Capsule Related Warnings

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

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

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

Temozad 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 Temozad 20mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Temozad rarely affects the kidneys.

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

Temozad may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

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

Temozad has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temozad 20mg Capsule with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temozad 20mg Capsule Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temozad 20mg Capsule

Is this Temozad 20mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Temozad 20mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Temozad 20mg Capsule . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Temozad 20mg Capsule is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Temozad 20mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temozad 20mg Capsule

You can take Temozad 20mg Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temozad 20mg Capsule

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Temozad 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)

Temozad 20mg Capsule