Thiotepa
Information about Thiotepa
Thiotepa Uses
Thiotepa is used in the treatment of brain tumor, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer. It is used in combination with other cancer medicine during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT).
How Thiotepa works
Thiotepa is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Thiotepa
Mucosal inflammation, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Available Medicine for Thiotepa
ThioplanNatco Pharma Ltd
₹174521 variant(s)
TepakinMSN Laboratories
₹18400 to ₹720002 variant(s)
ThioptaCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹18000 to ₹450002 variant(s)
TepastimZydus Cadila
₹115951 variant(s)
TherotepaTherdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹18900 to ₹630002 variant(s)
ThiotherTherdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹189001 variant(s)
TepawelGetwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
₹112001 variant(s)
TepaproEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹10600 to ₹890002 variant(s)
Expert advice for Thiotepa
- Thiotepa is given as an intravenous infusion (IV infusion) under the supervisión of a doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.