Antitumor Injection
Gliogrey 100mg Injection contains the active ingredient temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as Antitumor agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Gliogrey 100mg Injection or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Gliogrey 100mg Injection, and it is continued as maintenance therapy.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Gliogrey 100mg Injection are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, high blood sugar levels, muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints, memory loss, coordination problems, infections, sleep problems and loss of weight. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist
Uses
Treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma
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Keep Gliogrey 100mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
Store protected from light and moisture.
Do not store above 25°C.
Safety Advices Pregnancy
Gliogrey 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It should not be used unless prescribed by your physician. Women with childbearing potential should use effective contraceptive precautions for at least 6 months following the completion of treatment.
Breast Feeding
Gliogrey 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it passes through breast milk and harm the baby. Consult your physician for advice before breastfeeding.
Lungs
Inform your physician before taking Gliogrey 100mg Injection if you have if you have any lung conditions.
Liver
Inform your physician before taking Gliogrey 100mg Injection if you have severe liver problems. Dose adjustment is required based on the condition.
Alcohol
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Gliogrey 100mg Injection as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Consult our doctor for advice.
Driving
Do not drive or operate heavy machines while being treated with Gliogrey 100mg Injection as it may decrease alertness, affect your vision and make you dizzy and sleepy.
Side Effects
Secondary cancer like myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloid leukemia.
Severe Allergic reactions
Inflammation and fluid buildup in lungs
Blood clot in lungs or legs
Liver toxicity
Convulsions
Fever and chills
Severe headache
Uncontrolled bleeding
Hair loss
Rashes
Tiredness
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Constipation
High blood sugar levels
Dizziness, impaired sensation, tingling sensation, abnormal taste
Vision and Hearing problem
Frequent urination
Muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints
Weight changes
Infections and wounds
Amnesia
Abnormal blood cell counts
Loss of appetite
Sleep problems
Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating, changes in mental status and alertness
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