ll check your blood regularly while you are taking TEMODAR to see if these side effects are happening. Your doctor may need to change the dose of TEMODAR or when you get it depending on your blood cell counts. People who are age 70 or older and women may be more likely to have their blood cells affected.
Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP). PCP is an infection that people can get when their immune system is weak. TEMODAR decreases white blood cells, which makes your immune system weaker and can increase your risk of getting PCP. All patients taking TEMODAR will be watched carefully by their doctor for this infection, especially patients who take steroids. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of PCP infection: shortness of breath and/or fever, chills, dry cough.
Secondary cancers. Blood problems such as myelodysplastic syndrome and secondary cancers, such as a certain kind of leukemia, can happen in people who take TEMODAR. Your doctor will watch you for this.
Convulsions. Convulsions may be severe or life-threatening in people who take TEMODAR.
Common side effects with TEMODAR include:
nausea and vomiting. Your doctor can prescribe medicines that may help reduce these symptoms.
headache
feeling tired
loss of appetite
hair loss
constipation
bruising
rash
paralysis on one side of the body
diarrhea
weakness
fever
dizziness
coordination problems
viral infection
sleep problems
memory loss
pain, irritation, itching, warmth, swelling or redness at the site of infusion
bruising or small red or purple spots under the skin
Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects with TEMODAR. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store TEMODAR Capsules?
Store TEMODAR Capsules at 77°F (controlled room temperature). Storage at 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C) is permitted occasionally.
Keep TEMODAR Capsules out of the reach of children and pets.
General information about TEMODAR.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Package Insert. Do not use TEMODAR for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give TEMODAR to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about TEMODAR. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about TEMODAR that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.TEMODAR.com or call 1-800-526-4099.
How are TEMODAR Capsules supplied?
TEMODAR Capsules contain a white capsule body with a color cap and the colors vary based on the dosage strength. The capsules are available in six different strengths.
TEMODAR Capsule Strength Color
5 mg Green Cap
20 mg Yellow Cap
100 mg Pink Cap
140 mg Blue Cap
180 mg Orange Cap
250 mg White Cap
What are the ingredients in TEMODAR?
TEMODAR Capsules:
Active ingredient: temozolomide.
Inactive ingredients: lactose anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium |
