PRODUCT DETAILS

About Gliotem 20mg Capsule

TEMOZOLOMIDE belongs to a class of medicines called 'anti-cancer/ antitumor agent', 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. A brain tumour is an uncontrolled and unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. 

TEMOZOLOMIDE contains Temozolomide which works by inhibiting the production of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell), thereby affecting cell growth and division. Thus, TEMOZOLOMIDE prevents tumours from growing.

Uses of Gliotem 20mg Capsule

Brain tumour

Medicinal Benefits of Gliotem 20mg Capsule

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.

Directions for Use

Always use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow TEMOZOLOMIDE as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the capsule.

Side Effects of Gliotem 20mg Capsule

• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty speaking
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Rash
• Hair loss
• Tiredness
• Infections
• Fever
• Increased blood sugar
• Dry skin
• Swelling
• Weight loss/gain
• Frequent urination

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TEMOZOLOMIDE interacts with medicines used to treat infections (e.g. adalimumab), medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (e.g. baricitinib, certolizumab, golimumab, infliximab, leflunomide, upadacitinib), medicines used to treat certain cancers (e.g. cladribine), medicines used to treat mental/mood disorders (e.g. clozapine), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. fingolimod, siponimod, teriflunomide),  cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. lomitapide), and vaccines (e.g. BCG vaccine, influenza virus vaccine, measles virus vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, rubella virus vaccine smallpox vaccine, typhoid vaccine, varicella virus vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, zoster vaccine).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking TEMOZOLOMIDE. It could lead to unpleasant side effects.

 

BREAST FEEDING

TEMOZOLOMIDE should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the baby.

 

DRIVING

TEMOZOLOMIDE may make you feel tired or sleepy. Drive and/or operate machines only if you are alert.

 

LIVER

If you have had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before using TEMOZOLOMIDE.

KIDNEY

If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before using TEMOZOLOMIDE.