TABZE 250MG CAPSULE
Tabze 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 Tabze 250mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Tabze 250mg Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Tabze 250mg 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 Tabze 250mg 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 Tabze 250mg Capsule
- Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma
Therapeutic Effects of Tabze 250mg Capsule
Tabze 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.
Interaction of Tabze 250mg Capsule with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medicines you take or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Tabze 250mg Capsule
- Keep Tabze 250mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children.
- Store protected from light and moisture.
- Do not store above 25°C.
How to consume Tabze 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.
Safety Advices for Tabze 250mg Capsule
Pregnancy
Tabze 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It should not be used unless prescribed by your physician. Women with childbearing potential should use effective contraceptive precautions for at least 6 months following the completion of treatment.
Breast Feeding
Tabze 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it passes through breast milk and harm the baby. Consult your physician for advice before breastfeeding.
Lungs
Inform your physician before taking Tabze 250mg Capsule if you have if you have any lung conditions.
Liver
Inform your physician before taking Tabze 250mg Capsule if you have severe liver problems. Dose adjustment is required based on the condition.
Alcohol
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Tabze 250mg Capsule as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Consult our doctor for advice.
Driving
Do not drive or operate heavy machines while being treated with Tabze 250mg Capsule as it may decrease alertness, affect your vision and make you dizzy and sleepy.