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Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet

Temozolomide (2.5mg)

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Product Code: 70713
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Temozolomide (2.5mg)

Usage of Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of brain tumor.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Convulsion
  • Coordination disorder
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hair loss
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Memory loss
  • Constipation
  • Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body)
  • Viral infection

Unit

10 tablets in 1 strip

Manufacturer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Disclaimer

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How to use Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet

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. Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Medicine Works

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It enters the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet 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.

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease while they are taking Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet.

Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Tolmd 2.5 mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Tolmd used for/ what does Tolmd treat/ Is Tolmd chemotherapy/ is Tolmd cytotoxic/ is Tolmd a radiosensitizer?

Tolmd is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat specific types of brain tumor. It is a radiosensitizer

Q. Is Tolmd effective/ does Tolmd work?

Tolmd is effective and works for patients if taken at recommended dosage and duration as recommended by the doctor

Q. How is Tolmd given/administered/ metabolized/ how long does Tolmd stay in the body?

Tolmd 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

Q. How does Tolmd cross the blood-brain barrier?

Tolmd because of its small size and lipophilic properties is able to cross the blood-brain barrier rapidly and is present in the cerebrospinal fluid

Q. Does Tolmd cause hair loss?

Hair loss is a side effect of using Tolmd. Always follow doctor"s advice regarding its use

Q. Is Tolmd FDA approved?

Tolmd is a FDA approved drug.Show moreShow less

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