Glioz Information

Glioz, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. The alternative uses of Glioz have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Glioz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Glioz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Glioz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Glioz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glioz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Glioz are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Glioz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Glioz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Glioz Benefits & Uses
Glioz Dosage & How to Take
Glioz Side Effects
Glioz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glioz with Other Drugs
Glioz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glioz
Glioz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glioz Benefits & Uses

Glioz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Glioz Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Brain Tumour Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: Given 75 mg/m2 orally once a day, Concomitant phase with focal radiotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Brain Tumour Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: Given 75 mg/m2 orally once a day, Concomitant phase with focal radiotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anaplastic Astrocytoma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: First 5 days of each treatment cycle, 150 mg/meter square
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anaplastic Astrocytoma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: First 5 days of each treatment cycle, 150 mg/meter square, dose 3 years and older children

Glioz Related Warnings

Is the use of Glioz safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Glioz. If you are pregnant, do not take Glioz without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Glioz safe during breastfeeding?

Glioz should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Glioz on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Glioz on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Glioz on the Liver?

Side effects of Glioz rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Glioz on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Glioz on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glioz with Other Drugs

Glioz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Glioz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glioz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Glioz

Is this Glioz habit forming or addictive?

Glioz does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Glioz you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Glioz only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Glioz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Glioz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glioz

Taking Glioz with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Glioz

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Glioz with alcohol.

Unknown