Temorel Benefits & Uses

Temorel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temorel 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

Temorel Related Warnings

Is the use of Temorel safe for pregnant women?

Temorel 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 Temorel safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Temorel on the Kidneys?

Temorel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temorel on the Liver?

Temorel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temorel on the Heart?

Side effects of Temorel rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temorel with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temorel Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temorel

Is this Temorel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Temorel is addictive.

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

After taking Temorel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Temorel can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Temorel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Temorel is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temorel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temorel

Taking Temorel with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temorel

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

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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