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Thiotepa
Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) For Injection USP
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) for Injection USP is an ethylenimine-type compound. It is supplied as a non-pyrogenic, sterile Iyophilized powder for intravenous, intracavitary or intravesical administration, containing 15 mg of thiotepa (thiotepa injection) . Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) is a synthetic product with antitumor activity. The chemical name for thiotepa is Tris (1-aziridinyl) phosphine sulfide. Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) has the following structural formula:
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Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) has the molecular formula C6H12N3PS, and a molecular weight of 189.22. When reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection, the resulting solution has a pH of approximately 5.5 to 7.5. Thiotepa (thiotepa (thiotepa injection) injection) is stable in alkaline medium and unstable in acid medium.
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/20/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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