TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE contains Temozolomide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antineoplastic agents. It is used for specific forms of brain tumors in adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme which is used first together with radiotherapy as a concomitant phase of therapy and then used alone as a monotherapy. It is also used in children (above 3 years) and adults to treat malignant glioma, such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma if they return or get worse after standard treatment.
Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive type of cancer that affects the brain or spinal cord which is generally characterized by symptoms such as headache, nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision, personality changes and seizures.
Along with this treatment, your doctor might advise you to take liver function tests to assess the hepatotoxicity and function of your liver. Before taking TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have or ever had hepatitis B infection (serious liver infection).
TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have certain kinds of blood cells which are severely reduced such as white blood cell and platelet count. TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary and not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children below 3 years of age and should be used with caution in children and adolescents (from 3 to 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE. The most common side effects of taking TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE are loss of appetite, difficulty while speaking, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. Consult and inform your doctor if any of these symptoms gets worse.
USES OF TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE
It is used for:
- Specific forms of brain tumors in with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (in adults)
- Malignant glioma, such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (in adults and children)
HOW TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE WORKS
TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells inside the brain cells and works against the cell growth and multiplication.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow TEMONAT 20MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.