Temozolomide Benefits & Uses

Temozolomide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temozolomide 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

Temozolomide Side Effects

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

Temozolomide Related Warnings

Is the use of Temozolomide safe for pregnant women?

Temozolomide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Temozolomide safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temozolomide on the Kidneys?

Temozolomide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temozolomide on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Temozolomide on the Heart?

Temozolomide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temozolomide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temozolomide Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temozolomide

Is this Temozolomide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Temozolomide.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Temozolomide only as per medical advice.

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

No, Temozolomide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temozolomide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temozolomide

Taking Temozolomide with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temozolomide

Information about the interaction of Temozolomide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown