Temozol 20mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Temozol 20mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Temozol 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

Temozol 20mg Capsule Side Effects

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

Temozol 20mg Capsule Related Warnings

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

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

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

Taking Temozol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Temozol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Temozol 20mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Temozol rarely affects the kidneys.

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

Temozol has very mild side effects on the liver.

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

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

Mild

Temozol 20mg Capsule Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temozol 20mg Capsule

Is this Temozol 20mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Temozol 20mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Temozol 20mg Capsule can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Temozol 20mg Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Temozol 20mg Capsule for mental disorders.

No

Temozol 20mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temozol 20mg Capsule

You can take Temozol 20mg Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temozol 20mg Capsule

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temozol 20mg Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown