Temoget Benefits & Uses

Temoget is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temoget 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

Temoget Related Warnings

Is the use of Temoget safe for pregnant women?

Temoget shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Temoget safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Temoget. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Temoget on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Temoget on the Liver?

Side effects of Temoget rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temoget on the Heart?

Temoget may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temoget with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temoget Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temoget

Is this Temoget habit forming or addictive?

Temoget is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Temoget is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Temoget for mental disorders.

No

Temoget Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temoget

Taking Temoget with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temoget

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temoget and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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