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Glistroma 250mg Capsule

Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition Temozolomide (250mg)

Rs 17744.10

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( 5 capsules in 1 strip )

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Information about Glistroma 250mg Capsule

Uses / Indications:

Glistroma 250mg Capsule is used in the treatment of brain tumor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Glistroma 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Swallow full tablets on an empty stomach, one hour before your meal. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Consult your doctor if you develop symptoms of opportunistic infections (such as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia) and reactivation of infections (such as hepatitis B virus) Using temozolomide may increase your risk of developing certain types of bone marrow cancer. Be aware about your specific risk. You may be given medication to prevent nausea or other side effects while you are receiving temozolomide. Your blood will be tested frequently during treatment to monitor the side effects of temozolomide on your blood cells as you may have a small risk of other changes in blood cells, including leukemia. Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth. Do not drink alcohol while taking temozolomide. Do not drive or operate machinery while using temozolomide as it may make you tired or sleepy. Both male and female patients should take effective contraceptive precautions during and after 6 months of treatment. Male patients should seek advice on conservation of sperm prior to treatment as temozolomide treatment may cause infertility.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Hair loss, Viral infection, Convulsion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fever, Decreased white blood cell count, Low blood platelets, Coordination disorder, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Constipation, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), Memory loss.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glistroma 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works:

Glistroma 250mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Faq for medicine:

What is Glistroma used for/ what does Glistroma treat/ Is Glistroma chemotherapy/ is Glistroma cytotoxic/ is Glistroma a radiosensitizer? : Glistroma is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat specific types of brain tumor. It is a radiosensitizer|Is Glistroma effective/ does Glistroma work? : Glistroma is effective and works for patients if taken at recommended dosage and duration as recommended by the doctor|How is Glistroma given/administered/ metabolized/ how long does Glistroma stay in the body? : Glistroma is given as a capsule and is taken by mouth. It should be administered in the fasting state, at least one hour before meal. It is rapidly metabolized at physiologic pH to the active monomethyl triazenoimidazole carboxamide (MTIC). The half-life (t1/2) in plasma is approximately 1.8 hours|How does Glistroma cross the blood-brain barrier? : Glistroma because of its small size and lipophilic properties is able to cross the blood-brain barrier rapidly and is present in the cerebrospinal fluid|Does Glistroma cause hair loss? : Hair loss is a side effect of using Glistroma. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use|Is Glistroma FDA approved? : Glistroma is a FDA approved drug.