Tabze 20mg Capsule

Tabze 20mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine with Temozolomide as an active ingredient. It prescribes to treat specific type of cancer of the brain and other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is also used to treat brain tumors if they return or get worse after standard treatment. It should be taken in dose and duration as advice by the doctor. Don't take more than the recommended dose.

Tabze 20mg Capsule may cause some side effects that vary from one patient to another. Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Convulsion
• Coordination disorder
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Hair loss
• Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body)
• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Loss of appetite
• Memory loss
• Rash
• Viral infection
• Weakness

Contact your healthcare provider if you face any unusual or persistent side effects.

• Take Tabze 20mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or break the tablet. Take this medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• In case of an overdose, the doctor will provide emergency medical treatment. Do not stop or change the dose without informing your doctor.

Tabze 20mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It contains Temozolomide that works by entering the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells to inhibit their growth. Thereby, stop the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Tabze 20mg Capsule. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with the Tabze capsule.

A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Tabze. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.

Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), and Heart function at proper intervals after taking Tabze Capsule.

Swelling of hands & lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Tabze. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.

Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Tabze Capsule. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.

It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Tabze 20mg, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.

Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Tabze 20mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.

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