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15 mg/1.5mL, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
INN: THIOTEPA
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Form
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
Dosage
15 mg/1.5mL
Route
INTRACAVITARY, INTRAVENOUS, INTRAVESICAL
Storage
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About This Product
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
User Reviews
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ATC Code
L01AC01
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
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ARTG
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Thiotepa has been tried with varying results in the palliation of a wide variety of neoplastic diseases. However, the most consistent results have been seen in the following tumours: . adenocarcinoma of the breast or ovary; . for controlling intracavitary effusions secondary to diffuse or localised neoplastic diseases of various serosal cavities and . for the treatment of superficial papillary carcinoma of the urinary bladder. While now largely superseded by other treatments, thiotepa has been effective against other lymphomas, such as lymphosarcoma and Hodgkin's disease. Complete response rates of 27% and 48% were obtained with a dose of30mg thiotepa in the treatment of bladder cancer.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, bone marrow problems, agranulocytosis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.
• Avoid live vaccination.