Temodal

COMMON BRAND(S): Temodar

GENERIC NAME(S): Temozolomide

Class: Alkylating agents

What is Temodal?

Temodal is a cancer prescription medicine that contains the active substance temozolomide. It is available as capsules (5 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg, 140 mg, 180 mg and 250 mg) and as a powder to be made up into a solution for infusion (drip into a vein).

What is Temodal used for?

Temodal is an anticancer prescription medicine. It is used to treat malignant glioma (brain tumours) in the following groups of patients:

• adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (an aggressive type of brain tumour).
• adults and children three years of age and over with malignant glioma such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma.

Side effects of Temodar

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.
• Mouth sores.
• Changes in taste.
• Constipation.
• Tiredness.
• Dizziness.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Headache.

Consult your doctor immediately if any side effects occur, worsen, persist or any serious side effects occur.

Precautions

• Make sure you are not allergic to Temodar.
• Tell your doctor about your medical history.
• Before going under surgery tell your doctor about the medication.
• Before any vaccination, discuss with your doctor about your medication.
• In pregnancy, Temodar is not allowed.
• Breastfeeding not allowed.