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Comparing Temodar vs Matulane

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Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. Temodar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Matulane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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6.9
3 Reviews

For Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma: Oligoastrocytoma WHO ll: It stopped the growth of the brain tumor that I've been fighting for ten years. I'm one of the lucky ones. Keep fighting.

10 / 10

For Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma: It saved my life--what can I say?

10 / 10

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Side Effects

Common side effects include: leukopenia.

See the full Temodar side effects document.

See the full Matulane side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 capsule
Dosage 180 mg
Per Unit* $858.06
Cost* $4,290.32

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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $102.32 - $106.00
Cost* $10,232.35 - $10,600.01

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Generic Availability

Yes

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.8 hours

84 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with Temodar:

  • 37 major drug interactions (102 brand and generic names)
  • 138 moderate drug interactions (417 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (44 brand and generic names)

A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with Matulane:

  • 158 major drug interactions (720 brand and generic names)
  • 292 moderate drug interactions (1243 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • During and within two weeks after treatment with procarbazine, you must not consume any foods or... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 11, 1999

July 22, 1969

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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