Description
Introduction to Gliotem 250mg Capsule:
Gliotem 250mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as Antitumor agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Gliotem 250mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Gliotem Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Gliotem Capsule are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, high blood sugar levels, muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints, memory loss, coordination problems, infections, sleep problems and loss of weight. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Gliotem Capsule and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have hepatitis B infection, anemia, low platelet count, low level of RBC and WBC, blood clotting problems, or any liver or kidney problems. Your physician will monitor your WBC and platelet counts regularly. Avoid taking this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child.
Uses of Gliotem 250mg Capsule:
- Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma
Therapeutic Effects of Gliotem 250mg Capsule:
Gliotem 250mg 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.
More Information about Gliotem 250mg Capsule:
- Keep Gliotem Capsule out of sight and reach of children.
- Store protected from light and moisture.
- Do not store above 25°C.
How to consume Gliotem 250mg Capsule:
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.
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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