Comparing Temozolomide vs Vincristine
Temozolomide |
Vincristine |
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Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. May also be prescribed off label for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Melanoma. |
Prescribed for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Cancer, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma,... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.4
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9.0
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: leukopenia. See the full temozolomide side effects document. |
See the full vincristine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1.8 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with temozolomide:
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A total of 389 drugs are known to interact with vincristine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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August 11, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Glioblastoma Multiforme have used this drug as maintenance over 100 cycles - 35day cycles. 1/2 normal dose slightly longer interval (28 day usual cycle). Some side effects but recover. Worth the side effects - 10years since surgery and radiotherapy