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Comparing Temozolomide vs Vincristine

Temozolomide

Vincristine

Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. May also be prescribed off label for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic.

Prescribed for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma,... more

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Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.4
9 Reviews

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

9
Anonymous
9.0
3 Reviews

For Multiple Myeloma Long term neuropathy in feet and to a lesser degree in hands. Feet problems are miserable. I am 13 years out from treatment and problems became prgressively worse. Neurontin helped, but tingling and pain has persisted particularly at night.

6
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: leukopenia.

See the full temozolomide side effects document.

See the full vincristine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 capsule
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $35.65 - $42.01
Cost* $178.26 - $210.03
View all temozolomide prices
Quantity 1 mL
Dosage 1 mg/mL
Per Unit* $13.25 - $13.33
Cost* $13.25 - $13.33
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Intravenous solution

Brand Names
Temodar

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

24 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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 193 drugs are known to interact with temozolomide:

  • 36 major drug interactions (93 brand and generic names)
  • 137 moderate drug interactions (389 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (48 brand and generic names)

A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with vincristine:

  • 71 major drug interactions (189 brand and generic names)
  • 297 moderate drug interactions (889 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (81 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 11, 1999

N/A

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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