Introduction

Tamorel 250mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as Antitumor agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival.

Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Tamorel 250mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Tamorel 250mg Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Tamorel 250mg Capsule and its ingredients. Before starting treatment, inform your physician if you have hepatitis B infection, anemia, low platelet count, low levels of RBC and WBC, blood clotting problems, or any liver or kidney issues. Your physician will monitor your WBC and platelet counts regularly. Avoid taking this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child.

Uses

Tamorel 250mg Capsule is used for:

• Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme
• Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Secondary cancer like myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloid leukemia
• Severe allergic reactions
• Inflammation and fluid buildup in lungs
• Blood clot in lungs or legs
• Liver toxicity
• Convulsions
• Fever and chills
• Severe headache
• Uncontrolled bleeding

Common:

• Hair loss
• Rashes
• Tiredness
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Constipation
• High blood sugar levels
• Dizziness, impaired sensation, tingling, abnormal taste
• Vision and hearing problems
• Frequent urination
• Muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints
• Weight changes
• Infections and wounds
• Amnesia
• Abnormal blood cell counts
• Loss of appetite
• Sleep problems
• Memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating, changes in mental status and alertness
• Coordination problems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)