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What is Temozolomide used for?

Michael Wilson

What is Temozolomide used for?

Temozolomide is a type of chemotherapy. It is also known as Temodal. You might have it as a treatment for a type of brain tumour called malignant (cancerous) glioma. Malignant glioma includes glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic astrocytoma.

What is Lomustine used for?

Lomustine is used to treat certain types of brain tumors. Lomustine is also used with other medications to treat Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) that has not improved or that has worsened after treatment with other medications. Lomustine is in a class of medications called alkylating agents.

Is chlorambucil a chemotherapy?

Chlorambucil is a chemotherapy drug and is also known by its brand name Leukeran. It is used mainly to treat: chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

How bad is temozolomide?

Temozolomide interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by temozolomide, other side effects may occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor.

Does Temodar shrink tumors?

Temozolomide is taken to shrink tumors and make them more sensitive to radiation. Temozolomide with radiation is not commonly given with the goal of cure, but can decrease symptoms from glioblastoma brain cancer and prolong life.

Does lomustine have side effects?

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or mouth/lip sores may occur. Nausea and vomiting usually last for less than 24 hours and loss of appetite may last for several days. Nausea and vomiting can be severe.

How is lomustine given?

Lomustine is given by mouth in the form of a capsule. It may also be compounded into other forms such as chewable tablets and liquid suspensions. Give lomustine with food. Wear gloves when administering this medication.

What are the side effects of chlorambucil?

Chlorambucil warnings

  • widespread redness and rash on your skin.
  • skin peeling.
  • blisters.
  • painful sores.
  • itching.
  • hives or skin welts.
  • fever.
  • swelling of your tongue or throat.

How quickly does chlorambucil work?

This medication can take a few weeks before full effects are noted, but side effects can occur immediately. Gradual improvements are usually noticeable after a few days.