Can most people afford Temozolomide?

Temozolomide is used to treat specific types of brain cancer (such as glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma) in patients with tumor recurrence or newly diagnosed tumors. It is an anti-tumor drug (cancer drug). Before starting treatment with temozolomide,patients and doctors should discuss the risks and benefits of this drug.

Temozolomide interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. Because the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by temozolomide, other side effects may occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some side effects may not appear for months or years after taking the medication. The dosage of temozolomide varies from patient to patient and depends on the effectiveness of the drug. Additionally, the daily dose, the time between doses, and the length of time you take the medication depend on the medical problem the medication is used to treat. Temozolomide often causes nausea and vomiting. However, continue taking the medication even if you start to feel sick. You can take the medication on an empty stomach or at bedtime, which may help reduce nausea.

The original drug temozolomide has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. Common specificationsThe price of 100mg*1 tablet*5 bags per box may be around 2,000 yuan. The prices of generic temozolomide drugs marketed overseas are relatively low, and their drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original temozolomide drug. For example, the price of a box of 100mg*5 produced by a Bangladeshi pharmaceutical factory may be around a few hundred yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates).