Temozolomide - tem-oh-ZOHL-oh-mide belongs to the general group of medication known as antineoplastics. It is using to treat a specific type of cancer of the brain in adults whose tumors have returned.
Temozolomide seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are then eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be effected by temozolomide, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor.
Before you begin treat with temozolomide, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Temozolomide is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada