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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

About Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's belongs to a class of medicines called 'anti-cancer/ antitumor agent', 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. A brain tumour is an uncontrolled and unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. 

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's contains Temozolomide which works by inhibiting the production of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell), thereby affecting cell growth and division. Thus, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

Take Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's as prescribed. In some cases, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's may cause loss of appetite, anxiety, confusion, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, muscle weakness, muscle aches, and fever. Most of these side effects of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child. It would be best not to drive and/or operate machines that require alertness as Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's may cause tiredness or sleepiness.

Uses of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

Brain tumour

Medicinal Benefits

Temoaim 250 mg 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, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Rash
  • Hair loss
  • Tiredness
  • Infections
  • Fever
  • Increased blood sugar
  • Dry skin
  • Swelling
  • Weight loss/gain
  • Frequent urination

Drug Warnings

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's midway under any circumstances without consulting the healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any components of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's. Inform your doctor before taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you have allergic reactions, infections, lung, renal or hepatic disorders or low blood count (including neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia). Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child. Do not receive any vaccinations or immunizations without your doctor's approval while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's interacts with medicines used to treat infections (e.g. adalimumab), medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (e.g. baricitinib, certolizumab, golimumab, infliximab, leflunomide, upadacitinib), medicines used to treat certain cancers (e.g. cladribine), medicines used to treat mental/mood disorders (e.g. clozapine), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. fingolimod, siponimod, teriflunomide),  cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. lomitapide), and vaccines (e.g. BCG vaccine, influenza virus vaccine, measles virus vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, rubella virus vaccine smallpox vaccine, typhoid vaccine, varicella virus vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, zoster vaccine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking the Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's you are suffering from urticaria or allergic reactions, bleeding disorders, myelosuppression (bone marrow depression), low blood counts, hepatic or renal dysfunction or disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ADALIMUMAB
  • BARICITINIB
  • CERTOLIZUMAB
  • GOLIMUMAB
  • INFLIXIMAB
  • LEFLUNOMIDE
  • UPADACITINIB
  • CLADRIBINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • FINGOLIMOD
  • SIPONIMOD
  • TERIFLUNOMIDE
  • LOMITAPIDE
  • BCG VACCINE
  • INFLUENZA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • MEASLES (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • ROTAVIRUS VACCINE
  • RUBELLA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • SMALLPOX VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • VARICELLA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • YELLOW FEVER VACCINE
  • ZOSTER VACCINE LIVE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs in your diet.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Special Advise

  • Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count.
  • Both male and female patients who are taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's must use effective contraceptive precautions. Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during the treatment and for 6months after completion of the treatment. Male patients should avoid fathering a child while on treatment with Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's and should use effective contraception during the treatment and for 3months after the treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Brain tumour: A brain tumour is an uncontrolled, unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. The symptoms of a brain tumour differ depending on the tumour's location in the brain. Common symptoms include headaches, fits (seizures), feeling unwell or being sick all the time, behavioural changes, paralysis, sickness, eyesight or speech impairments.

About Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's belongs to a class of medicines called 'anti-cancer/ antitumor agent', 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. A brain tumour is an uncontrolled and unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. 

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's contains Temozolomide which works by inhibiting the production of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell), thereby affecting cell growth and division. Thus, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

Take Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's as prescribed. In some cases, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's may cause loss of appetite, anxiety, confusion, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, muscle weakness, muscle aches, and fever. Most of these side effects of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child. It would be best not to drive and/or operate machines that require alertness as Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's may cause tiredness or sleepiness.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Online payment accepted

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

Brain tumour

Medicinal Benefits

Temoaim 250 mg 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, Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's prevents tumours from growing.

Side Effects of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's

  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Rash
  • Hair loss
  • Tiredness
  • Infections
  • Fever
  • Increased blood sugar
  • Dry skin
  • Swelling
  • Weight loss/gain
  • Frequent urination

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's midway under any circumstances without consulting the healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any components of Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's. Inform your doctor before taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you have allergic reactions, infections, lung, renal or hepatic disorders or low blood count (including neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia). Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child. Do not receive any vaccinations or immunizations without your doctor's approval while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's.

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ADALIMUMAB
  • BARICITINIB
  • CERTOLIZUMAB
  • GOLIMUMAB
  • INFLIXIMAB
  • LEFLUNOMIDE
  • UPADACITINIB
  • CLADRIBINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • FINGOLIMOD
  • SIPONIMOD
  • TERIFLUNOMIDE
  • LOMITAPIDE
  • BCG VACCINE
  • INFLUENZA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • MEASLES (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • ROTAVIRUS VACCINE
  • RUBELLA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • SMALLPOX VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • VARICELLA (LIVE ATTENUATED)
  • YELLOW FEVER VACCINE
  • ZOSTER VACCINE LIVE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs in your diet.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count.
  • Both male and female patients who are taking Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's must use effective contraceptive precautions. Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during the treatment and for 6months after completion of the treatment. Male patients should avoid fathering a child while on treatment with Temoaim 250 mg Capsule 5's and should use effective contraception during the treatment and for 3months after the treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Brain tumour: A brain tumour is an uncontrolled, unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. The symptoms of a brain tumour differ depending on the tumour's location in the brain. Common symptoms include headaches, fits (seizures), feeling unwell or being sick all the time, behavioural changes, paralysis, sickness, eyesight or speech impairments.