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| Temodar Description:
Temodar is used to treat a form of brain cancer (anaplastic astrocytoma) in adults whose disease progressed after radiation therapy and chemotherapy with nitrosoureas and procarbazine, drugs commonly used to treat brain cancers.
Temodar, Ttemozolomide, is used to treat adults newly diagnosed with a form of brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme) while also being treated with radiotherapy and then used as a maintenance treatment.
At this time, it is not known whether Temodar will improve symptoms, keep the disease from getting worse, or help patients live longer. |
Product Notes:
Who should not take Temodar?
You should not take Temodar if you have had an allergic reaction to dacarbazine, another drug used to treat cancer, because you may have a similar reaction while taking Temodar.
General Precautions with Temodar:
Read the patient information that comes with Temodar before you start taking it and every time you renew your prescription in case the information has been updated.
Temodar can cause a decrease in the body’s ability to produce bone marrow (myelosuppression), which is needed to form several components of the blood. Your doctor will check you for this condition while you are being treated with Temodar.
If you have a history of severe liver or kidney problems your doctor will evaluate and decide if Temodar is right for you.
Because Temodar can cause birth defects, women should avoid becoming pregnant and stop breast-feeding a baby and nursing while taking Temodar. Tell your healthcare provider if you are already pregnant or are breast-feeding. Men and women taking Temodar should use effective birth control.
Keep this medicine away from children and pets.
What should I tell my doctor or healthcare provider?
Because certain other medications can interact with Temodar, review all medications that you are taking with your healthcare provider, including those that you take without a prescription.
Because Temodar can cause birth defects, women should avoid becoming pregnant and stop breast-feeding a baby and nursing while taking Temodar. Tell your healthcare provider if you are already pregnant or are breast-feeding. Men and women taking Temodar should use effective birth control Side Effects:
Some possible side effects are:
· Nausea
· Vomiting
· Headache
· Tiredness
· Constipation
· Low blood count
Other side effects include:
Weakness
Memory loss
Drowsiness
Back pain
Fever
Diarrhea
Itching
Dizziness
Swelling in arms or legs
Tingling or burning feeling
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
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