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Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's Substitute

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Composition:

TEMOZOLOMIDE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's is used in the treatment of Brain tumour. The detailed uses of Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treat brain tumors and certain cancers:</strong> Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's is primarily used to manage aggressive brain cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. It may also be prescribed for other cancers including melanoma, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, and lung cancer.</li><li><strong>Disrupt cancer cell growth and DNA replication:</strong> Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's works as an alkylating agent, meaning it damages the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from multiplying and leading to their destruction.</li><li><strong>Used in combination with radiotherapy or as maintenance therapy:</strong> Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's is often given alongside radiation treatment in newly diagnosed cases, followed by cycles of maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's belongs to a class of medicines called anti-cancer/antitumor agents used to treat specific forms of brain tumours such as glioblastoma multiforme (a type of tumour that grows and spreads rapidly) in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (a rare malignant brain tumour) in patients older than 3years. It contains Temozolomide which works by binding to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell) and interfering with cell growth and division. Thus, Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

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Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's belongs to a class of medicines called anti-cancer agents, used to treat specific forms of brain tumours such as glioblastoma multiforme (a type of tumour that grows and spreads rapidly) in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (a rare malignant brain tumour) in patients older than 3years.

Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's works by binding to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell) and interfering with cell growth and division. Thus, Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's may cause permanent infertility. Male patients should use effective contraception and refrain from fathering a child for up to three months after treatment is completed. Prior to treatment, it is recommended to seek sperm conservation advice from your doctor.

Yes, Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's can cause neutropenia (low white blood cells count), lymphopenia (low lymphocytes count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). As a part of therapy, your doctor may monitor your blood profile.

Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's may lead to hyperglycemia (Increased blood sugar). Consult your doctor if you are diabetic. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's.

The live vaccine may interact with Temomaps 100 Capsule 5's. Do not have vaccinations or immunisations without talking to your doctor first.

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