Temcad 250mg Capsule

About Temcad 250mg Capsule

Temcad 250mg Capsule contains Temozolomide, an oral chemotherapy drug used primarily to treat certain types of brain cancers.

If you are taking any other medications, let your doctor know as they may interact, or if you have problems with the liver, kidneys, or bleeding. Pregnancy should be avoided while using this medication and for a few months following to prevent harm to the unborn child.

Brand Name: Temcad

Composition: Temozolomide

Mechanism of Action:

Temozolomide is an alkylating chemical-based that causes harm to cancer cells' DNA. This stops them from proliferating and dividing, which slows or stops the formation of tumors.

Uses:

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Anaplastic Astrocytoma

Dosage and Administration:

Based on the type of cancer, body surface area, and treatment response, the oncologist determines the precise dosage and duration of treatment. Typically, the capsule is taken once day for five days in a row, with a rest day in between.

Side Effects:

Nausea

Vomiting

Fatigue

Loss of Appetite

Constipation

Low Blood Counts

Pneumocystis Pneumonia

Liver Toxicity

Fever

Headache

Diarrhea