Emzolam 250mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Temozolomide (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dacarbazine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Alkylating agent |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 402 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Emzolam Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Emzolam 250mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Emzolam 250mg Capsule Reviews
Emzolam 250mg is used in the treatment of a specific type of cancer of the brain. It is used to treat brain tumors if they return or get worse after standard treatment. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Emzolam 250mg should be taken empty stomach and at same time each day to make sure it has the best effect. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache and fatigue. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped.
Emzolam 250mg should be taken empty stomach and at same time each day to make sure it has the best effect. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache and fatigue. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped.
How Emzolam 250mg Capsule Works
Emzolam 250mg is an anti-cancer medication. It enters the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
How to Use Emzolam 250mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Emzolam 250mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Emzolam 250mg Capsule
- In Brain tumor: Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Emzolam 250mg kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Uses of Emzolam 250mg Capsule
- Brain tumor
Emzolam 250mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emzolam 250mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Emzolam 250mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emzolam 250mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emzolam 250mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease while they are taking Emzolam 250mg.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Emzolam 250mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Emzolam 250mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emzolam 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Emzolam 250mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Emzolam 250mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Quick Tips
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
- Emzolam 250mg should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe skin rash, fever, chills, headache and shortness of breath during the treatment.
References
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Temozolamide. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1324-25.
- Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1687.
- Temozolomide. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 1999 [revised Sep. 2015]. [Accecssed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: