Nublast 250 mg Capsule

MANUFACTURER

Zydus Cadila

SALT COMPOSITION

Temozolomide (250mg)  

USES OF NUBLAST CAPSULE

Nublast 250 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of  brain tumor .

NUBLAST CAPSULE SIDE EFFECTS

Common

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

HOW TO USE NUBLAST CAPSULE

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nublast 250 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW NUBLAST CAPSULE WORKS

Nublast 250 mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It enters the brain tissues and works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

NUBLAST CAPSULE RELATED WARNINGS

Alcohol   Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Nublast 250 mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation UNSAFE Nublast 250 mg Capsule is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving   Nublast 250 mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney   Nublast 250 mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nublast 250 mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Cautious use is advised in patients with severe kidney disease while they are taking Nublast 250 mg Capsule.

Liver   Nublast 250 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nublast 250 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Nublast 250 mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF NUBLAST CAPSULE?

If you miss a dose of Nublast 250 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.