Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's
About Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's
Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's belongs to a class of medicines called 'anti-cancer/ antitumor agent', used to treat specific forms of brain tumours such as glioblastoma multiforme (a type of tumour that grows and spreads rapidly) in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (a rare malignant brain tumour) in patients older than 3years. A brain tumour is an uncontrolled and unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain.
Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's contains Temozolomide which works by inhibiting the production of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell), thereby affecting cell growth and division. Thus, Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's prevents tumours from growing.
Take Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's as prescribed. In some cases, Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's may cause loss of appetite, anxiety, confusion, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, muscle weakness, muscle aches, and fever. Most of these side effects of Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy and fathering a child. It would be best not to drive and/or operate machines that require alertness as Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's may cause tiredness or sleepiness.
Uses of Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's
Medicinal Benefits
Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's belongs to a class of medicines called anti-cancer/antitumor agents used to treat specific forms of brain tumours such as glioblastoma multiforme (a type of tumour that grows and spreads rapidly) in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma (a rare malignant brain tumour) in patients older than 3years. It contains Temozolomide which works by binding to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid-genetic material of the cell) and interfering with cell growth and division. Thus, Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's prevents tumours from growing.
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Drug Warnings
Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's midway under any circumstances without consulting the healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any components of Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's. Inform your doctor before taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's if you have allergic reactions, infections, lung, renal or hepatic disorders or low blood count (including neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia). Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's is not recommended for patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men using Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child. Do not receive any vaccinations or immunizations without your doctor's approval while taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's interacts with medicines used to treat infections (e.g. adalimumab), medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (e.g. baricitinib, certolizumab, golimumab, infliximab, leflunomide, upadacitinib), medicines used to treat certain cancers (e.g. cladribine), medicines used to treat mental/mood disorders (e.g. clozapine), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (e.g. fingolimod, siponimod, teriflunomide), cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. lomitapide), and vaccines (e.g. BCG vaccine, influenza virus vaccine, measles virus vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, rubella virus vaccine smallpox vaccine, typhoid vaccine, varicella virus vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, zoster vaccine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking the Glioz 250 mg Capsules 5's you are suffering from urticaria or allergic reactions, bleeding disorders, myelosuppression (bone marrow depression), low blood counts, hepatic or renal dysfunction or disorders.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Brain tumour: A brain tumour is an uncontrolled, unregulated proliferation of cells in the brain. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. The symptoms of a brain tumour differ depending on the tumour's location in the brain. Common symptoms include headaches, fits (seizures), feeling unwell or being sick all the time, behavioural changes, paralysis, sickness, eyesight or speech impairments.