What is Temodar used for?
Temodar is used to treat a form of brain cancer (anaplastic
astrocytoma) in adults whose disease progressed after
radiation therapy and chemotherapy with nitrosoureas and
procarbazine, drugs commonly used to treat brain cancers.
Temodar is used to treat adults
newly diagnosed with a form of brain cancer (glioblastoma
multiforme) while also being treated with radiotherapy and
then used as a maintenance treatment.
At this time, it is not known whether Temodar will
improve symptoms, keep the disease from getting worse, or help
patients live longer.
Who should not take Temodar?
You should not take Temodar if you have had an allergic
reaction to dacarbazine, another drug used to treat cancer,
because you may have a similar reaction while taking Temodar.
General Precautions with Temodar:
Read the patient information that comes with Temodar before
you start taking it and every time you renew your prescription
in case the information has been updated.
Temodar can cause a decrease in the body’s ability to
produce bone marrow (myelosuppression), which is needed to
form several components of the blood. Your doctor will check
you for this condition while you are being treated with
Temodar.
If you have a history of severe liver or kidney problems
your doctor will evaluate and decide if Temodar is right for
you.
Because Temodar can cause birth defects, women should avoid
becoming pregnant and stop breast-feeding a baby and nursing
while taking Temodar. Tell your healthcare provider if you are
already pregnant or are breast-feeding. Men and women taking
Temodar should use effective birth control.
Keep this medicine away from children and pets.
What should I tell my doctor or healthcare provider?
Because certain other medications can interact with Temodar,
review all medications that you are taking with your
healthcare provider, including those that you take without a
prescription.
Because Temodar can cause birth defects, women should avoid
becoming pregnant and stop breast-feeding a baby and nursing
while taking Temodar. Tell your healthcare provider if you are
already pregnant or are breast-feeding. Men and women taking
Temodar should use effective birth control.
What are some possible side effects of Temodar? (This
is NOT
a complete list of side effects reported with Temodar. Your
healthcare provider can discuss with you a more complete list
of side effects.)
Some possible side effects are:
·
Nausea
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Vomiting
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Headache
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Tiredness
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Constipation
·
Low blood count
Other side effects include:
For more detailed information about Temodar, ask your
healthcare provider.
Link to Temodar’s Approved Labeling and Patient Information
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