Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Temozolomide Capsule
Temozolomide Capsule
| Generic name | Temozolomide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antineoplastic agent (alkylating agent) |
| Forms | Hard capsules (5 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg, 140 mg, 180 mg, and 250 mg strengths) |
Temozolomide is a chemotherapy (antitumour) medicine that works on cancer cells. It is taken as a capsule, swallowed whole with water, and is used to treat certain types of brain tumours.
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