Pharmaceutical Capsule

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Temoside 250mg Capsule consists of the active substance Temozolomide. It is prescribed to treat adults with brain cancer. It is the standard drug used in combination with radiotherapy to treat patients with glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Temoside 250mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Temoside 250mg Capsule and then Temoside 250mg Capsule is continued as maintenance therapy.

Uses of Temoside 250mg Capsule:

• Concomitant and maintenance treatment along with radiotherapy for treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
• Treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma in patients who experienced disease progression after being treated with nitrosurea and procarbazine.

How Temoside 250mg Capsule Works:

Temoside 250mg Capsule works by following a process called alkylation. After administration, Temoside 250mg Capsule gets converted into its active form called metabolite 5-(3-methyltriazen-1-yl) imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC). This metabolite reacts with water to form methyl diazonium ions. The methyl group from methyl diazonium ions transfer into the DNA and breaks the DNA strands that results in cell cycle arrest and cell death.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

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Store the medicines in a locked cupboard, away from sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25??C. 

 How to use Temoside 250mg Capsule:

Use as directed by your physician. Your physician will prescribe an adequate dose according to your height and weight. Swallow the Capsule whole with a glass of water, on an empty stomach. Do not crush or chew the Capsule and avoid contact of the Capsule with your skin.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Temoside 250mg Capsule is harmful to the fetus. Inform your physician before taking Temoside 250mg Capsule if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

Breastfeeding: 

Temoside 250mg Capsule passes through breast milk. Consult your physician for advice before breastfeeding.

Liver: 

Inform your physician before taking Temoside 250mg Capsule if you have liver problems.

Kidney:

Inform your physician before taking Temoside 250mg Capsule if you have kidney problems.

Driving:

Avoid driving or doing things that require concentration if you experience any side effects.

Allergies:

Inform your physician right away if you have allergic reactions to Temoside 250mg Capsule or its ingredients

Others:

• Consult your physician if you have blood clotting problems, low levels of RBC, WBC or platelets. Make sure that your physician monitors your WBC and platelet counts regularly.
• Inform your physician if you have a history of Hepatitis B infection.
• Temoside 250mg Capsule can cause birth defects. Exercise effective birth control measures during treatment with Temoside 250mg Capsule.

• Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

   

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Ribalieva 200mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine containing the active constituent Ribavirin. It treats chronic hepatitis C in patients aged three years and older. Hepatitis C (a liver infection) occurs due to the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is always given with other medicines to treat hepatitis C infection. This antiviral medication should not be used if a person has a history of heart attack or severe heart disease in the past six months, has blood disorders (abnormal red blood cells and haemoglobin) or severe kidney problems, or takes diagnosing (which treats HIV infection).

Individuals with a known history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Ribalieva 200mg Capsule or its components should not use it. Talk to the physician if you have any previous breathing problems, thyroid disorders, mental health illness, anemia, vision problems, diabetes, alcohol or drug addiction, or had an organ transplant before taking Ribalieva 200mg Capsule. The use of this medication in children and adolescents is generally not recommended unless specifically indicated. This antiviral medicine can be very harmful to the unborn baby.

Uses of Ribalieva 200mg Capsule

Ribasure 200mg Capsule is used to treat chronic hepatitis C infection.

Therapeutic Effects of Ribalieva 200mg Capsule

Ribalieva 200mg Capsule is therapeutic in treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by inhibiting viral replication, thereby reducing the viral load in the body and improving liver function. The combination therapy helps achieve sustained virologic response (SVR), which indicates a successful treatment outcome with long-term virus clearance.

Interaction of Ribalieva 200mg Capsule with other drugs

Inform the healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Ribalieva 200mg Capsule, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. 

More Information about Ribalieva 200mg Capsule

• Store at temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and light.
• It should not be frozen.
• Keep it in the original packaging.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

How to consume Ribalieva 200mg Capsule

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Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days.This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details.This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this medicine. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food. You may take it with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take this medication as soon as flu symptoms appear or as soon as possible after you have been exposed to the flu. Oseltamivir works best if you start taking it within 2 days of either of these events.

If you have the flu, take oseltamivir as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day for 5 days.

To prevent the flu, take oseltamivir as directed by your doctor, usually once a day for at least 10 days. Follow your doctor's instructions for how long to take this medicine.The dosage is based on your medical condition, kidney function, and response to treatment. In children the dosage is also based on weight.

If you cannot swallow the capsules, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the liquid suspension form of oseltamivir. If the liquid is not available and if directed by your doctor or pharmacist, you may open up the capsule and mix the contents with a small amount of sweetened liquid (such as regular/sugar-free chocolate syrup, corn syrup, caramel topping, or light brown sugar dissolved in water). Stir the mixture and take the entire dose.

This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Take this drug at evenly spaced intervals at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take it for the full time prescribed. Stopping the medication too early may allow the virus to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse or if new symptoms appear.

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