Temother Neo 100mg Capsule

Temother Neo 100mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide, an antitumor agent. It is prescribed to treat brain cancers including glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are aggressive brain cancers with low survival rates. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Temother Neo 100mg Capsule or radiotherapy following biopsy. Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Temother Neo 100mg Capsule, continued as maintenance therapy.

Common side effects associated with Temother Neo 100mg Capsule include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, elevated 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 occur or persist.

Before starting treatment, inform your physician if you are allergic to Temother Neo 100mg Capsule or its ingredients. Disclose any history of hepatitis B infection, anaemia, low platelet count, low levels of red blood cells and white blood cells, blood clotting problems, or liver or kidney problems. Your physician will monitor your white blood cell and platelet counts regularly.

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

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

Temother Neo 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.

Use as directed by your physician. Your physician will prescribe an adequate dose 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.

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

Both men and women taking Temother Neo 100mg Capsule should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Women of reproductive potential must use reliable contraception during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. Men undergoing Temother Neo 100mg Capsule therapy should avoid fathering children and use effective contraception during treatment and for three months after completing therapy. Regular blood tests may be recommended to monitor your blood cell counts, electrolyte levels, and liver function during treatment. Always consult your doctor before planning a pregnancy during or shortly after treatment, as Temother Neo 100mg Capsule can cause harm to the unborn baby.