Chemtheraz 20 mg 5 caps
كيمثيراز 20 مجم 5 كبسولات
temozolomideFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
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Uses
Alkylating antineoplastic used for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with radiotherapy and maintenance therapy. Also used for anaplastic astrocytoma in appropriate adult patients.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to temozolomide, dacarbazine, or formulation components.
Side effects
Common effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, alopecia, and myelosuppression. Serious bone marrow suppression and liver toxicity may occur.
Warnings
Monitor blood counts and liver function regularly. Risk of severe myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity, opportunistic infections, and secondary malignancies.
How it works
Temozolomide is converted nonenzymatically to MTIC, which alkylates DNA and damages tumor cells, leading to cell death.
Storage
Store capsules at controlled room temperature. Follow product-specific instructions for injectable formulations.