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Thiotepa is used to treat various cancers and tumors.
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How To Use |
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Missed Dose |
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Uses
Thiotepa is used to treat various cancers and tumors.
Storage
- Store in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degree F (between 2.2 and 7.8 degrees C) and protect from light.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include persistent sore throat or fever; easy bleeding or bruising; or severe fatigue.
How To Use
- This is a potent medication.
- Use it exactly as prescribed.
- Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at the place where injected.
- Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking Thiotepa.
- This helps your kidneys to remove Thiotepa from your body and avoid some of the side effects.
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hives, missed menstrual periods, or dizziness are common side effects of Thiotepa.
- Not eating before treatment may help vomiting.
- Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects.
- In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
- Temporary hair loss is another common side effect.
- Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, painful or difficult urination, easy or unusual bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, small red spots on the skin, skin rash, tightness of throat, wheezing, joint pain, swollen feet or lower legs, sores in mouth or on lips, cough, lower back or side pain.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney problems, liver problems, blood disorders, any allergies.
- Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured.
- Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose without first washing your hands.
- Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine.
- Thiotepa is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using Thiotepa.
- It is not known is Thiotepa passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- It is important to receive each scheduled dose of Thiotepa.
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: other anti-cancer drugs, drugs that affect bone marrow.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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