te this treatment.
Your doctor may modify your schedule based on how you tolerate the treatment.
If your doctor prescribes a treatment regimen that is different from the information in this leaflet, make sure you follow the specific instructions given to you by your doctor.
TEMODAR Capsules:
Take TEMODAR Capsules exactly as prescribed.
TEMODAR Capsules come in different strengths. Each strength has a different color cap. Your doctor may prescribe more than one strength of TEMODAR Capsules for you, so it is important that you understand how to take your medicine the right way. Be sure that you understand exactly how many capsules you need to take on each day of your treatment, and what strengths to take. This may be different whenever you start a new cycle.
Talk to your doctor before you take your dose if you are not sure how much to take. This will help to prevent taking too much TEMODAR and decrease your chances of getting serious side effects.
Take each day's dose of TEMODAR Capsules at one time, with a full glass of water.
Swallow TEMODAR Capsules whole. Do not chew, open, or split the capsules.
If TEMODAR capsules are accidentally opened or damaged, be careful not to breathe in (inhale) the powder from the capsules or get the powder on your skin or mucous membranes (for example, in your nose or mouth). If contact with any of these areas happens, flush the area with water.
If you vomit TEMODAR Capsules, do not take any more capsules. Wait and take your next planned dose.
The medicine is used best by your body if you take it at the same time every day in relation to a meal.
To lessen nausea, try to take TEMODAR on an empty stomach or at bedtime. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent or treat nausea, or other medicines to lessen side effects with TEMODAR.
See your doctor regularly to check your progress. Your doctor will check you for side effects that you might not notice.
If you miss a dose of TEMODAR, talk with your doctor for instructions about when to take your next dose of TEMODAR.
Call your doctor right away if you take more than the prescribed amount of TEMODAR. It is important that you do not take more than the amount of TEMODAR prescribed for you.
TEMODAR for Injection:
You will receive TEMODAR as an infusion directly into your vein. Your treatment will take about 90 minutes.
Your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent or treat nausea, or other medicines to relieve side effects with TEMODAR.
What should I avoid while taking TEMODAR?
Female patients and female partners of male patients should avoid becoming pregnant while taking TEMODAR. See "What is the most important information I should know about TEMODAR?"
What are the possible side effects of TEMODAR?
TEMODAR can cause serious side effects.
See "What is the most important information I should know about TEMODAR?"
Decreased blood cells. TEMODAR affects cells that grow rapidly, including bone marrow cells. This can cause you to have a decrease in blood cells. Your doctor can monitor your blood for these effects.
White blood cells are needed to fight infections. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that help prevent bacterial infections. Decreased neutrophils can lead to serious infections that can lead to death. Other white blood cells called lymphocytes may also be decreased.
Platelets are blood cells needed for normal blood clotting. Low platelet counts can lead to bleeding. Tell your doctor about any unusual bruising or bleeding.
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