Zolomid® 100mg Capsules (Temozolomide) – Chemotherapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Zolomid 100mg (temozolomide) is an oral chemotherapy capsule for brain tumours, mainly glioblastoma and other high-grade gliomas. Patients swallow it at home, often alongside radiotherapy and then in monthly cycles. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers it to every city in Pakistan.

Patient and caregiver information

What is Zolomid 100mg?

Zolomid 100mg is a capsule of temozolomide made in Pakistan by Pharmasol. Temozolomide is an alkylating chemotherapy. After you swallow it, it turns into an active form that damages the DNA of fast-growing tumour cells, so they die. Unlike many cancer medicines, it crosses from the blood into the brain, which makes it useful for brain tumours.

What is it used for?

• Newly diagnosed glioblastoma: in adults, first together with radiotherapy and then on its own for several monthly cycles.
• Malignant glioma that returns or grows: such as glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma after earlier treatment, in adults and in children aged three and over.

Your neuro-oncology team decides whether this treatment suits you after surgery, scans and a look at the tumour sample.

How is it taken?

Zolomid 100mg is a medicine taken by mouth. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule, and the pharmacist explains how to take it.

Common side effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Tiredness
• Constipation, headache and poor appetite
• Low blood counts, which raise the risk of infection and bruising
• Thinning hair

Phone your oncology team straight away if you get a fever, chills, a new cough or breathlessness, unusual bleeding, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Temozolomide can harm an unborn baby, so women and men on treatment should use reliable contraception.

Storage and transportation

Storage and transportation of this medicine follow the manufacturer’s instructions through the dispensing pharmacy. Ask your dispensing pharmacist if you have any questions about handling.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We deliver the capsules to your home before your next cycle starts.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often order Zolomid 100mg for a family member with a brain tumour so each cycle starts on time. Since the capsules can cause sickness, some patients also ask for Nautant 125mg + 80mg if their doctor prescribes it. You can browse all our oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: temozolomide 100 mg per hard capsule
• Drug class: oral alkylating agent (imidazotetrazine)
• Indications: adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme, concomitantly with radiotherapy and subsequently as monotherapy; children from 3 years, adolescents and adults with malignant glioma, such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma, showing recurrence or progression after standard therapy
• Mechanism: spontaneously converts to MTIC, which methylates DNA at the O6 and N7 positions of guanine, triggering tumour cell death
• Label dose: newly diagnosed glioblastoma 75 mg/m² daily for 42 days with radiotherapy, then up to 6 maintenance cycles of 150 mg/m² on days 1–5 of each 28-day cycle, increased to 200 mg/m² from cycle 2 if tolerated; recurrent glioma 200 mg/m² on days 1–5 every 28 days (150 mg/m² if previously treated with chemotherapy)
• Monitoring / key precautions: weekly blood counts during the concomitant phase and before and on day 22 of each cycle; start only if neutrophils are at least 1,500/mm³ and platelets at least 100,000/mm³; Pneumocystis prophylaxis during the concomitant phase; liver function tests at baseline and during treatment; risk of myelodysplasia and secondary malignancy; antiemetic prophylaxis; take fasting; contraception for men and women
• Storage: below 25°C
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 1 pack

Frequently asked questions

What is Zolomid 100mg?

Zolomid 100mg is a capsule of temozolomide made in Pakistan by Pharmasol.

What is Zolomid 100mg used for?

It treats glioblastoma and other malignant gliomas, which are aggressive brain tumours. Doctors give it with radiotherapy after diagnosis, or alone when a tumour returns.

How is Zolomid 100mg taken?

Zolomid 100mg is a medicine taken by mouth. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule, and the pharmacist explains how to take it.

How does Zolomid 100mg work?

Zolomid 100mg is an oral chemotherapy medicine that reaches the brain. In the body, it changes into an active substance that attaches small chemical groups, called methyl groups, to the DNA of tumour cells. This damages the DNA so badly that the cell cannot copy it correctly, and the tumour cell dies. It is often given alongside radiotherapy, which also damages tumour cell DNA.

What precautions should I know before using Zolomid 100mg?

Before treatment, tell your doctor about any liver problems, low blood counts or current infections, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for six months afterwards, and men for three months. Some people need a medicine to prevent a lung infection called pneumocystis pneumonia. Report straight away fever, cough or breathlessness, unusual bruising or bleeding, yellow skin, or severe nausea and vomiting.

What is the Zolomid 100mg price in Pakistan?

Zolomid 100mg costs Rs 13,000 to Rs 18,000 per pack. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Can I get Zolomid 100mg in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub serves patients across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Do I need a prescription to buy Zolomid 100mg?

Yes. Zolomid 100mg is a prescription-only medicine. Send a clear photo of your doctor's prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

Can I order Zolomid 100mg for my family in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. People in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order Zolomid 100mg through MedHub for their family in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home or hospital.

Source: manufacturer product information from Pharmasol. MedHub writes its own plain-language summaries. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine.

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.