Tabze 20mg Capsule

Tabze 20mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide, an antitumor agent. It is indicated for treating brain tumours including glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma—including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma—in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma represent the most common and aggressive brain cancers with poor survival prognosis. Anaplastic astrocytoma is managed with Tabze 20mg Capsule or radiotherapy following biopsy, whereas glioblastoma multiforme is treated with concurrent radiotherapy and Tabze 20mg Capsule, continued as maintenance therapy thereafter.

Common adverse effects associated with Tabze 20mg Capsule include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, fatigue, polyuria, visual and auditory disturbances, hyperglycaemia, myositis, arthralgias and myalgias, memory impairment, coordination difficulties, infections, sleep disturbances and weight loss. Inform your doctor if any of these effects cause concern or persist.

Notify your physician of any allergy to Tabze 20mg Capsule or its constituents. Prior to commencing treatment, inform your doctor if you have hepatitis B infection, anaemia, thrombocytopenia, reduced red blood cell or white blood cell counts, blood clotting disorders, or hepatic or renal impairment. Your physician will monitor white blood cell and platelet counts regularly.

Avoid this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should use contraception to prevent pregnancy and conception.

Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme. Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma

Tabze 20mg Capsule acts by inhibiting the production of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, which results in preventing their cell growth and multiplication, thereby preventing cancer spread to other parts of the body.

Use as directed by your physician. Your physician will prescribe an adequate Tabze 20mg dosage for brain tumor according to your height and weight. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water, on an empty stomach. Do not open, crush or chew the capsule and avoid contact of the open capsules with your skin.

Tabze 20mg uses and side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: Secondary cancer like myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloid leukemia. Severe Allergic reactions Inflammation and fluid buildup in lungs Blood clot in lungs or legs Liver toxicity Convulsions Fever and chills Severe headache Uncontrolled bleeding Common: Hair loss Rashes Tiredness Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Constipation High blood sugar levels Dizziness, impaired sensation, tingling sensation, abnormal taste Vision and Hearing problem Frequent urination Muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints Weight changes Infections and wounds Amnesia Abnormal blood cell counts Loss of appetite Sleep problems Memory loss Difficulty concentrating, changes in mental status and alertness Coordination problems