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Temozolomide is a drug belongs to category of an anticancer group. This medication is indicated for the treatment of different kind of brain tumors like glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma etc. Mechanism of action of Temozolomide Capsules Temozolomide is a type of an alkylating group of anticancer drugs. They interfares with DNA formation by cancerous cell, and as a result cancerous cells are further unable to multiplying themselves rapidly due to blocking of DNA formation process. Side effects with Temozolomide Capsules If you are taking temozolomide medication, but in some cases there are some side effects too like: Nausea, vomiting, headache, hair loss, constipation, fatigue, low blood counts, skin allergic reactions like rashes, swelling, itching, redness etc, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness, lungs problem like difficulty in breathing, chills, fever, soreness of mouth, dizziness, excessive sleepiness , black stool,etc. Precautions with Temozolomide Ca...

Anticancer medicines are life saving drugs as they used in caner treatment. But many anticancer drugs are carcinogenic and genotoxins in nature. So special precautions are taken while handling of anticancer medicines. Proper Handling should be important for all manufacturer, distributers, and consumers of anticancer medicines. Few years ago I had visit one manufacturing company named Affy group, they involved in anticancer tablets manufacturing in India , and they take all the necessary precautions while handling of Anti-cancer medicines. Precautions to be taken while handling of Anticancer medicines Kindly read your prescription very carefully, specially the name and dose of medication. Kindly store anticancer drugs as per instructions given on packaging label. Use of gloves are very necessary while handling of anticancer medicine, Kindly wash your hands before and after use of gloves. Do not wear torn gloves. Medicines should be administered as per instructio...

Anticancer drugs are also known as oncology drugs as well as antineoplastic drugs. These are the drugs having efficacy to treat cancer or malignant. There are number of different types of cancer exist for example Breast cancer, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, esophageal cancer, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, head and neck cancer, parathyroid cancer, stomach   cancer, skin cancer, vaginal cancer, bone cancer, brain tumor etc. For the treatment of different types of cancer, there are different categories of anticancer drugs are used. POLYFUNCTIONAL ALKYLATING AGENT - Example Nitrosoureas, Busulphan etc. OTHER ALKYLATING DRUGS - Examples- Cisplatin, Dacarbazine, Procarbazine etc. ANTIMETABOLITES - Examples - Methotrexate, Azaserine etc. PURINE ANTAGONISTS Examples - Pentostatin, Mercaptopurine, Thioguanine, Cladiribine etc....