Temcad Information

Temcad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Brain Tumour, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. The alternative uses of Temcad have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Temcad depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Temcad have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Temcad go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Temcad is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Temcad related warnings talks about Temcad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Temcad have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Temcad with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Temcad, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Temcad Benefits & Uses

Temcad is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Brain Tumour

Temcad 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

Temcad Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Temcad is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Memory problems
Hair Loss

Moderate

Rash

Mild

Fatigue
Viral Infection
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Temcad Related Warnings

Is the use of Temcad safe for pregnant women?

Temcad has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Temcad without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Temcad safe during breastfeeding?

Temcad may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Temcad on the Kidneys?

Temcad rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad on the Liver?

Temcad has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Temcad on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Temcad with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Digoxin

Temcad Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Anemia
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Temcad

Is this Temcad habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Temcad has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Temcad is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Temcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temcad

Taking Temcad with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Temcad

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

Unknown