Product Description

Thiopta 15mg Injection consists of the active ingredient Thiotepa. It is prescribed in combination with other anticancer medicines before stem cell transplantation for adult patients with cancer in lymph nodes of the central nervous system. It is used as a Preparation before stem cell transplant to reduce the risk of graft rejection. It is also indicated for treating breast, ovary and bladder cancer.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Brain tumour
Treatment of Breast cancer
Treatment of Lung cancer
Treatment of Ovarian cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Severe drop in blood cell count
• Heart problem
• Kidney damage
• Nerve damage
• Lung toxicity
• Liver toxicity

Common:

• Cytomegalovirus infection
• Hemorrhage
• Diarrhea
• Blood in urine
• Rashes

Storage

Store below 30℃