Temozolomide (Temodar)

==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.Temozolomide (Temodar) package insert Temozolomide (Temodar) package insert (locally hosted backup)
Route: PO, IV
Extravasation: no information
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==Diseases for which it is established==
*Anaplastic glioma
*Glioblastoma
==Diseases for which it is used==
*Acute myeloid leukemia
*CNS lymphoma
*Ewing sarcoma
*Low-grade glioma
**Low-grade glioma
*Medulloblastoma
*Melanoma
*Myelodysplastic syndrome
*Neuroblastoma
*Neuroendocrine tumor
*Pancreatic NET
*Soft tissue sarcoma
*Small cell lung cancer
*Uveal melanoma
==Patient drug information==
*Temozolomide (Temodar) package insert
*Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (Chemocare)Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (Chemocare)
*Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (UpToDate)Temozolomide (Temodar) patient drug information (UpToDate)
==History of changes in FDA indication==
* 1999-08-11: Initial accelerated approval for treatment of adult patients with refractory anaplastic astrocytoma, i.e., patients at first relapse who have experienced disease progression on a drug regimen containing a nitrosourea and procarbazine. (Based on MK-7365-006)
*2005-03-15: Regular approval for newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) concomitantly with radiotherapy and then as maintenance treatment. (Based on EORTC 22981/26981; NCIC-CTG CE.3)
*2005-03-15: Regular approval for refractory anaplastic astrocytoma patients who have experienced disease progression on a drug regimen containing nitrosourea and procarbazine. (Based on MK-7365-006)
*2023-09-14: Project Renewal revised indication for adjuvant treatment of adults with newly diagnosed anaplastic astrocytoma. (Based on CATNON)
*2023-09-14: Project Renewal revised indication for treatment of adults with refractory anaplastic astrocytoma. (Based on MK-7365-006)
==History of changes in EMA indication==
*1999-01-26: Initial marketing authorization as Temodal.
==History of changes in PMDA indication==
*2006-07-26: Initial approval for treatment of malignant glioma.
*2019-02-21: New additional indication and a new dosage for the treatment of relapsed or refractory Ewing's sarcoma.
==Also known as==
*Generic name: TMZ
*Brand names: Gliotem, Temcad, Temizole, Temodal, Temodar, Temomedac, Temonat, Temoside, Temoz, Temzol
==References==
Category:Drugs
Category:Intravenous medications
Category:Oral medications
Category:Triazenes
Category:Alkylating agents
Category:Acute myeloid leukemia medications
Category:Anaplastic glioma medications
Category:CNS lymphoma medications
Category:Ewing sarcoma medications 
Category:Glioblastoma medications
Category:High-grade glioma, pediatric medications
Category:Low-grade glioma medications
Category:Low-grade glioma, pediatric medications
Category:Medulloblastoma medications
Category:Melanoma medications 
Category:Myelodysplastic syndrome medications
Category:Neuroblastoma medications
Category:Neuroendocrine tumor medications
Category:Pancreatic NET medications
Category:Soft tissue sarcoma medications 
Category:Small cell lung cancer medications
Category:Uveal melanoma medications
Category:EMA approved in 1999
Category:FDA approved in 1999
Category:PMDA approved in 2006