Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide)

SKU

CMS1533

USA Brand Name

Temozolomide

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Temozolomide

Manufacturer

GLS Pharma Ltd.

## Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Temoget:

Temozolomide is the generic version for Temoget

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Temoget 20 mg (Temozolomide):

Temozolomide

## About Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

Temoget 20 mg contains an alkylating agent as an active ingredient, Temozolomide, which is used in the treatment of brain tumors or cancers. This prescription-only drug is available at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer :

GLS Pharma Ltd. is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Temoget 20 mg.

## Strength :

Temoget 20 mg contains an active ingredient, Temozolomide, 20 mg per capsule which is available in the various strengths at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

Temoget 20 mg is used in the treatment of:

Brain Tumors or Cancer

Glioblastoma, concurrently with radiotherapy or in the maintenance of radiotherapy

Anaplastic astrocytoma which is refractory to nitrosoureas

Melanoma

Metastatic carcinoma of the brain

## How Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide) Works:

Temozolomide partly is an alkylating agent in anticancer category which slows down or stops the cancer cells growth and kills them.

## Before You Use Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Temozolomide

You are not pregnant or breastfeeding

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Herbal Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Smoking

Avoid being in contact with people having any infection or inflammation

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

You should not use Temoget 20 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/ Hypersensitivity to it

Have Liver/ Kidney Impairment

Are Breastfeeding/ Pregnant

Always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have Blood Problems and Diabetes

Have Liver/ Kidney Problems

Had any infection or received any vaccination

Have had a Surgery or have been operated recently

Have recently received chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Temoget 20 mg contains Temozolomide, which is used in the treatment of brain tumor or metastatic cancer . Temoget 20 mg is a prescription-only drug and may be available in various strengths with other substitutes. Consult your doctor for the duration and frequency of the dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

It is not recommended for the Pediatric Population (children below 18 yrs of age). It is not recommended for the pregnant/ Breastfeeding women and healthy people should not come in contact with this medicine as well as patient taking this medicine as it may be harmful.

## How Much Of The Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Temoget 20 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects. Also, do not reduce the dose on your own.

## How To Take The Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide):

Temoget 20 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time and is to be taken empty stomach with water. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide)

Patients are always advised to take Temoget 20 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for a shorter or longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your physician or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like hematological toxicity, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abnormal hepatic function, etc. Overdose can cause fatal effects to the individual, hence; this must be overcome by adopting the right measures as soon as possible.

There are very fewer chances of overdose from an injection as it is given by doctor or nurse in a medical facility but if somehow it happens then precautions at medical facility can be taken.

Do not give your medicine to others and avoid yourself in being contact with person having flu or other infections.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Temoget 20 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once. Contact your doctor if you have missed your dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Temoget 20 Mg (Temozolomide)

Diarrhea

Nausea /Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Skin rash, hives, or itching

Orthostatic hypotension

Liver toxicity or abnormal liver function

Decreased blood cells count or Anemia

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Hair loss

Low blood pressure

Abnormal Liver function

Infections

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Temoget 20 mg may interact with other medicines or other products you are already taking and this interaction can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss it with your doctor if you are on any Vitamin, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Phenobarbitone

Phenytoin

Clozapine

Live attenuated vaccines

Adalimumab

It may interact with the few diseased conditions:

Other brain diseases

Infections

## Warning And Precaution:

Temoget 20 mg should be used very cautiously or avoided in:

Hypersensitivity/ Allergy

Live vaccines

Hypersensitivity

Bone marrow suppression (Myelosuppression)

Rapid intravenous injection

Pediatric use

Anaphylactic reactions

Infections and inflammations

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment.

## Things To Remember:

Monitoring of complete blood cell count is needed while taking this medicine

Keep out of sight as well as the reach of the children

Do not use expired products or medicine

Ask your doctor in case you have any doubt related to the dosage, time, and the strength of the capsule

## Indications :

Do not miss the dose of Temoget 20 mg in between the course or do not increase or decrease the dose on your own. Strictly follow your doctor’s instructions and always contact your doctor in case of any doubt or confusion.

## Storage :

Store it at cool temperature not more than 25 ̊C in clean, dark and dry place. Make sure that the capsules should be intact and not damaged before or while purchasing. Store it away from anybody’s reach.