Temosted Benefits & Uses

Temosted is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Temosted 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

Temosted Side Effects

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

Temosted Related Warnings

Is the use of Temosted safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Temosted safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temosted on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Temosted on the Liver?

Side effects of Temosted rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temosted on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temosted with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temosted Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temosted

Is this Temosted habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Temosted.

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

After taking Temosted, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Temosted can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Temosted 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?

No, Temosted cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Temosted Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temosted

You can take Temosted with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temosted

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Temosted.

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)

Temosted 100mg Capsule