Tegonat 5.8mg/15.8mg/20mg Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of stomach cancer. It may be used alone or with certain other medicines as a combination chemotherapy. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Tegonat 5.8mg/15.8mg/20mg Capsule should be taken with water at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after a meal. Your doctor will decide the dose needed and how often you need to take it. This will depend on the condition you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. Taking it incorrectly or in excess can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months before you see or feel the benefits of the medicine, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include bone marrow suppression, kidney damage, diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and dyspepsia. If these bother you or worsen, let your doctor know. There may be ways to reduce or prevent them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any blood, kidney, or liver problems, or if you experience difficulty breathing. This medicine is known to reduce the number of red blood cells in your blood, increasing the risk of infections. Regular blood tests, including kidney, liver, and heart function, are required during treatment with this medicine. To avoid pregnancy, both men and women must use effective contraception during treatment.