
Giloz 250mg Capsule
Salt Composition: Temozolomide
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
5 Capsules
About The Product
Chemotherapy, Brain Cancer
Description
Giloz 250mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine with Temozolomide as an active ingredient. It prescribes to treat specific type of cancer of the brain and other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
It is also used to treat brain tumors if they return or get worse after standard treatment. It should be taken in dose and duration as advice by the doctor.
Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Brain tumor
Side Effects
Giloz 250mg Capsule may cause some side effects that vary from one patient to another. Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Convulsion
- Coordination disorder
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Hair loss
- Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body)
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Loss of appetite
- Memory loss
- Rash
- Viral infection
- Weakness
Contact your healthcare provider if you face any unusual or persistent side effects.
How To Use
- Take Giloz 250mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or break the tablet. Take this medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
- In case of an overdose, the doctor will provide emergency medical treatment. Do not stop or change the dose without informing your doctor.
How It Works
Glioz 250mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It contains Temozolomide that works by entering the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells to inhibit their growth. Thereby, stop the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Safety Advice
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Giloz 250mg Capsule, as alcohol can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine as well as worsen the symptoms.
Do not take Giloz 250mg Capsule without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it can be unsafe to take it during this period.
Breastfeeding women should discuss the potential risks and benefits of the Giloz 250mg Capsule with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Giloz 250mg Capsule may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving.
Giloz 250mg Capsule is safe for use in kidney disease if prescribed by the doctor. No dosage adjustment is necessary for this Tablet.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Giloz 250mg Capsule. Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any liver related issue.
FAQs
Giloz 250mg Capsule are used to treat specific type of cancer of the brain and other conditions, as determined by the doctor.This medicine helps to prevent the multiplication of cancer cells.
Reference
- Mutter, N., & Stupp, R. (2006). Temozolomide: a milestone in neuro-oncology and beyond? Expert review of anticancer therapy, 6(8), 1187-1204. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16925485/
- Lee, S. Y. (2016). Temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma multiforme. Genes & diseases, 3(3), 198-210. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30258889/
- Stupp, R., Gander, M., Leyvraz, S., & Newlands, E. (2001). Current and future developments in the use of temozolomide for the treatment of brain tumours. The lancet oncology, 2(9), 552-560. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11905710/
- Zhang, J., FG Stevens, M., & D Bradshaw, T. (2012). Temozolomide: mechanisms of action, repair and resistance. Current molecular pharmacology, 5(1), 102-114. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22122467/
- Friedman, H. S., Kerby, T., & Calvert, H. (2000). Temozolomide and treatment of malignant glioma. Clinical cancer research, 6(7), 2585-2597. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10914698/
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