Temcad 20mg Capsule

Temcad 20mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as antitumour agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Temcad 20mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Temcad 20mg Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.

The common side effects that may be associated with Temcad 20mg Capsule are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, high blood sugar levels, muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints, memory loss, coordination problems, infections, sleep problems and weight loss. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Temcad 20mg Capsule and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have hepatitis B infection, anaemia, low platelet count, low level of RBC and WBC, blood clotting problems, or any liver or kidney problems. Your physician will monitor your WBC and platelet counts regularly.

Avoid taking this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child.

Temcad 20mg Capsule substitutes include temozolomide capsules such as Temodar, Temoside, and Cytotem, which contain the same active ingredient.

Temcad 20mg uses are: Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme. Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma

Temcad 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 Temcad 20mg Capsule dosage 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.

Temcad 20mg 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