Temozolomide (Temodar)
Also known as Temcad and Temodal.
General information
Class/mechanism: Alkylator. Temozolomide is converted in vivo to the reactive compound 5-(3-methyltriazen-
1-yl)-imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC). MTIC causes alkylation of DNA at the O6 and N7 positions of guanine, leading to cell damage and cell death.[1][2][3]
Route: PO, IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information from manufacturer[4]
- Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (Chemocare)[5]
- Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (UpToDate)[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Temozolomide (Temodar) package insert
- ↑ Temozolomide (Temodar) package insert (locally hosted backup)
- ↑ Temodar manufacturer's website
- ↑ Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information from manufacturer
- ↑ Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (Chemocare)
- ↑ Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (UpToDate)