Temoaim 100mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Aimcad Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Temozolomide (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dacarbazine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Alkylating agent |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 505 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Temoaim Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Temoaim 100mg, 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.
Temoaim 100mg Capsule Reviews
Temoaim 100mg 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.
Temoaim 100mg 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.
Temoaim 100mg 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 Temoaim 100mg Capsule Works
Temoaim 100mg 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 Temoaim 100mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Temoaim 100mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Temoaim 100mg Capsule
- In Brain tumor: Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Temoaim 100mg 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 Temoaim 100mg Capsule
- Brain tumor
Temoaim 100mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Temoaim 100mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Temoaim 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Temoaim 100mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Temoaim 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Temoaim 100mg 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 Temoaim 100mg.
Driving
UNSAFE
Temoaim 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Temoaim 100mg 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.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Temoaim 100mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Temoaim 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Temoaim 100mg should be taken on an empty stomach.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe skin rash, fever, chills, headache and shortness of breath during the treatment.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
References
- Temozolomide. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 1999 [revised Sep. 2015]. [Accecssed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- 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.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Temozolamide. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].
- 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.