Myzotem Benefits & Uses

Myzotem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Myzotem 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

Myzotem Side Effects

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

Myzotem Related Warnings

Is the use of Myzotem safe for pregnant women?

Myzotem should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Myzotem safe during breastfeeding?

Myzotem may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Myzotem on the Kidneys?

Myzotem rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Myzotem on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Myzotem on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Myzotem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Myzotem Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Myzotem

Is this Myzotem habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Myzotem.

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

After taking Myzotem you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Myzotem 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?

There is no benefit of taking Myzotem for mental disorders.

No

Myzotem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Myzotem

You can take Myzotem with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Myzotem

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

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