Temosted 100mg Capsule

Temosted 100mg Capsule contains the active ingredient Temozolomide. It is an antitumour agent used to treat brain cancer, including glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma in patients older than three years. Malignant glioma encompasses glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. Glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma are aggressive brain cancers associated with poor survival outcomes. Treatment of anaplastic astrocytoma involves Temosted 100mg Capsule or radiotherapy following biopsy. Glioblastoma multiforme is managed with radiotherapy combined with Temosted 100mg Capsule, continued as maintenance therapy thereafter.

Common side effects associated with Temosted 100mg Capsule include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, fatigue, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, elevated blood sugar levels, muscle damage, muscle and joint pain, memory loss, coordination difficulties, infections, sleep disturbances, and weight loss. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms occur or persist.

Notify your physician if you are allergic to Temozolomide or any component of this medication. Before commencing treatment, inform your doctor if you have hepatitis B infection, anaemia, low platelet count, reduced red blood cell or white blood cell levels, blood clotting disorders, or liver or kidney problems. Your physician will conduct regular monitoring of white blood cell and platelet counts during treatment.

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

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

Temosted 100mg 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.

Swallow capsules whole with a glass of water. The dose of this medication will be determined by the doctor.

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

It is advised to use effective birth control for both men and women taking Temosted 100mg Capsule. Women of reproductive potential must use effective contraception during and after six months of therapy. Male patients receiving Temosted 100mg Capsule treatment should refrain from fathering children and should use reliable contraception during and for three months following the treatment. Your doctor could suggest routine blood tests to check your electrolyte levels, blood cell count, and liver function.