Gliotem Temozolomide 250mg Capsules

Description

Introduction to Gliotem 250mg Capsule:

Gliotem 250mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine used to treat certain types of brain tumors. It is used in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme, together with radiotherapy and then as maintenance treatment, and in anaplastic astrocytoma that has returned or worsened after other treatment. Its active ingredient is temozolomide.

Gliotem 250mg Capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, at the same time every day, on an empty stomach. Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule, and avoid contact between the contents of an open capsule and your skin. If this happens, 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.

Your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting. Take it exactly as your doctor has advised, and do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Both women and men should use effective contraception during treatment, as this medicine can harm an unborn baby. Do not take live vaccines without asking your doctor.

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. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or hepatitis B infection. 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 250mg Capsule:

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

Benefits of Gliotem 250mg Capsule:

1. Glioblastoma multiforme

Glioblastoma multiforme is a fast-growing and aggressive type of brain tumor. Gliotem 250mg Capsule is used with radiotherapy and then continued on its own. It damages the DNA of the cancer cells, which helps slow the growth of the tumor and may help improve survival.

2. Anaplastic astrocytoma

Anaplastic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that grows quickly and tends to come back after treatment. Gliotem 250mg Capsule helps control the growth of the tumor in patients whose disease has returned or worsened.

3. Reaches the brain

Gliotem 250mg Capsule can pass from the blood into the brain tissue, which allows it to act directly on tumor cells in the brain.

4. Oral treatment

Gliotem 250mg 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 250mg 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 250mg Capsule:

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

Mechanism of action of Gliotem 250mg Capsule:

Gliotem 250mg 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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