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How to Take Temozolomide and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, should be taken on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Anaplastic astrocytoma: The starting dose is 150 mg/m2 once daily for first 5 days in 28days cycle. It may be adjusted depending upon blood counts. Max: 200 mg/m2/day.
Metastatic melanoma: The dose is given in range of 150 – 200mg/m2 once daily for first 5 days in 28days cycle, as a single therapy.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Temozolomide

This medication is an anticancer agent, used for brain cancers i.e. anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforme. It is also used for treating melanoma.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Temozolomide

India :


International :


Temodar
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