Temozolomide 100mg

What is this drug used for?

Temozolomide 100 mg is used to treat brain cancer.
This drug can be used for other indications. Consult a doctor.

What do you need to tell your doctor before taking Temozolomide 100 mg?

You should say whether you have an allergy to temozolomide, dacarbazine or any other part of this drug.
You may be also allergic to similar medications, any other medications, foods or other substances. Tell your doctor if you have allergies and symptoms such as rash, hives, itching, shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or any other symptoms.
The combination of Temozolomide 100 mg with some medications and diseases can be unfavorable.

What are the precautions when taking Temozolomide 100 mg?

Let all the medical staff know that you are taking this drug. These are doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists.
You should have you blood tested according to the prescriptions of your doctor. Talk with your doctor.
Consult your doctor before any vaccination. The use of this drug can increase the risk of infection or reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Talk with your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, loose stools (diarrhea), or a lack of hunger. There may be ways to mitigate these side effects.
You may have an increased risk of developing infection. You should often wash your hands. Try not to contact carriers of the infection, including people with a cold or flu. Some infections can be very severe and sometimes deadly.
There is an increased chance of bleeding. Be careful and avoid injuries. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
The reception of Temozolomide 100 mg was accompanied by very severe, sometimes fatal, disorders of the bone marrow and the development of secondary tumors. Consult a doctor.
If you have ever had hepatitis B or are a carrier of the virus, consult your doctor. This drug can reactivate the virus.
If you are 70 years old or older, use this drug with caution. You may have more side effects.
If you are a man and you have sex with a woman who can become pregnant, do not allow your partner to become pregnant. Use a reliable contraceptive.
If you are a male and your partner is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during your course of treatment, consult your doctor.
If Temozolomide 100 mg is used during pregnancy, it may cause harmful effect on the fetus. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking this medicine, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Use reliable birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this drug.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. It is necessary to consult your doctor if Temozolomide 100 mg poses any risk to the child.