TEMOZOLOMIDE belongs to a class of medicines called anti-cancer/antitumor agents used to treat specific forms of brain tumours such as glioblastoma multiforme (a type of tumour that grows and spreads rapidly) in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (a rare malignant brain tumour) in patients older than 3years. It contains Temozolomide which works by binding to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell) and interfering with cell growth and division. Thus, TEMOZOLOMIDE prevents tumours from growing.
Take TEMOZOLOMIDE as prescribed. In some cases, TEMOZOLOMIDE may cause loss of appetite, anxiety, confusion, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, muscle weakness, muscle aches, and fever. Most of these side effects of TEMOZOLOMIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. TEMOZOLOMIDE is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking TEMOZOLOMIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using TEMOZOLOMIDE should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child. It would be best not to drive and/or operate machines that require alertness as TEMOZOLOMIDE may cause tiredness or sleepiness.
