Thiotepa (Thiotepa Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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thiotepa Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

thiotepa Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) 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 tumors:

Adenocarcinoma of the breast.
Adenocarcinoma of the ovary.
For controlling intracavitary effusions secondary to diffuse or localized neoplastic diseases of various serosal cavities.
For the treatment of superficial papillary carcinoma of the urinary bladder.

While now largely superseded by ot...

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What is thiotepa Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

thiotepa Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects from thiotepa, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection);
tissue or vein reactions near the site of administration;
liver damage (abdominal pain, yellowing of the ...

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What is thiotepa Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

thiotepa Consumer Information: Uses

Thiotepa is used to treat cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Thiotepa is often given into the bladder to treat bladder cancer.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional, usually once a week or as directed by your doctor. Sometimes, thiotepa is injected directly into the tumor. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning, or redness at the injection site.

For treatment of bladder cancer, thiotepa is usually given into the bladder through a ...

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