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Glistroma, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. Glistroma also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Glistroma depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glistroma can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glistroma are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Glistroma's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Glistroma related warnings talks about Glistroma's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Glistroma are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Glistroma may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glistroma is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Glistroma is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glistroma is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Glistroma safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Glistroma. If you are pregnant, do not take Glistroma without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glistroma safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glistroma. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Glistroma on the Kidneys?
Glistroma rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glistroma on the Liver?
Glistroma has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Glistroma on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Glistroma on the heart have been reported.
Glistroma should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glistroma unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glistroma habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glistroma.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Glistroma as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Glistroma should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glistroma is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glistroma
Taking Glistroma with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glistroma
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Glistroma and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Temodar® (temozolomide)