Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule Information

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule contraindications section.

Besides this, Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Gliotem 100 Mg 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

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gliotem. If you are pregnant, do not take Gliotem without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gliotem. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gliotem on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule on the Heart?

Gliotem has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule with Other Drugs

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule

Is this Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule only as per medical advice.

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

No, Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule

Taking Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule

Information about the interaction of Gliotem 100 Mg Capsule and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown