Review the side-effects of Temozolomide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most common- Hair loss, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, convulsions, rash, weakness, diarrhea, weakness, fever, dizziness, abnormal coordination, viral infection, memory loss, and sleeplessness.
Central Nervous System- Convulsions, dizziness, tingling, drowsiness, incoordination, confusion, anxiety, depression.
Blood- Decrease in number of all blood cells.
Endocrine- Adrenal hypercorticism.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of pharynx, sinusitis, coughing.
Skin- Rash, itching.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection, increased frequency.
Eye- Double vision, vision abnormal.
Temodar
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most common- Hair loss, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, convulsions, rash, weakness, diarrhea, weakness, fever, dizziness, abnormal coordination, viral infection, memory loss, and sleeplessness.
Central Nervous System- Convulsions, dizziness, tingling, drowsiness, incoordination, confusion, anxiety, depression.
Blood- Decrease in number of all blood cells.
Endocrine- Adrenal hypercorticism.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of pharynx, sinusitis, coughing.
Skin- Rash, itching.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection, increased frequency.
Eye- Double vision, vision abnormal.
Other Precautions :
Avoid using contaminated solution of this medication.Drug Name : Temozolomide
Temozolomide(Temodar) generic is an anticancer agent, used for brain cancers i.e. anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforme. It is also used for treating melanoma. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.Trade Names for Temozolomide
India :
International :
Temodar
