Gliotem Temozolomide 100mg capsule

Description

Introduction of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

Gliotem 100mg Capsule is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain brain tumors, namely glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. Its active ingredient is temozolomide.

Gliotem 100mg Capsule should be taken at the same time every day, on an empty stomach. Swallow each capsule whole with a full glass of water. Do not open, chew, or crush the capsule, and avoid skin contact with the powder inside a damaged capsule. If it touches your skin, wash the area well with soap and water. Your doctor will decide the dose and the treatment schedule based on your height, weight, and blood test results, and they may change from time to time.

Because the capsules come in different strengths, your dose may be made up of more than one strength, so check the label each time. Your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water during treatment.

Nausea, vomiting, tiredness, headache, and constipation are among the most common side effects of this medicine. It can lower your blood cell counts, which increases the risk of infection and bleeding, so regular blood tests are required during treatment. Use effective contraception during treatment, as this medicine can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience fever or chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, a seizure, yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe rash, or new or worsening cough or shortness of breath.

Uses of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

• Newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme, along with radiotherapy and then as maintenance treatment
• Anaplastic astrocytoma that has returned or worsened after earlier treatment

Benefits of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

1. Glioblastoma multiforme

Glioblastoma multiforme is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. Gliotem 100mg Capsule is used together with radiotherapy and then on its own. It damages the DNA of the tumor cells so that they cannot divide, which helps slow the growth of the tumor and may help improve survival.

2. Anaplastic astrocytoma

Anaplastic astrocytoma is a brain tumor that grows quickly and tends to return after treatment. Gliotem 100mg Capsule helps control the tumor in patients whose disease has come back or has worsened.

3. Flexible dosing

The 100 mg capsule can be combined with other strengths of temozolomide capsules to make up the exact dose that your doctor has calculated for you.

4. Oral treatment

Gliotem 100mg Capsule is taken by mouth at home, which can reduce the number of hospital visits compared with treatments that are given by injection or infusion.

Side Effects of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you are worried about them.

Common side effects of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Dizziness

Mechanism of action of Gliotem 100mg Capsule:

Gliotem 100mg capsule is an enemy of malignant growth prescription. It enters the cerebrum tissues and works by harming the hereditary material (DNA and RNA) of the disease cells. This stops their development and duplication.

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