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Generic Name: thiotepa (THYE oh TEP a)
Brand Name:Thioplex
Medically reviewed by Holevn.org on Jul 25, 2019 – Written by Cerner Multum
The Thioplex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Thioplex?
Thioplex is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Thioplex is used to treat cancer of the breast, ovary, bladder, and others.
Thioplex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
Do not use if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.
Use birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving Thioplex, whether you are a man or a woman.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive Thioplex if you are allergic to it.
To make sure Thioplex is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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liver or kidney disease;
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heart disease; or
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lung problems.
Tell your doctor about all other cancer treatments you have recently received, including chemotherapy and radiation.
Using Thioplex may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
Do not use Thioplex if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment.
Use birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving Thioplex, whether you are a man or a woman. This medicine use by either parent may cause birth defects.
It is not known whether thiotepa passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using Thioplex.
How is Thioplex given?
Thioplex is injected into a vein through an IV, or injected directly into the bladder or other body cavity. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
When injected into the bladder, you will need to hold the medicine inside your bladder for 2 hours. Tell your caregivers if this causes you a great deal of discomfort. You may need to receive a smaller amount of the medicine to hold it comfortably in your bladder.
If any of this medicine accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Thioplex is usually given once every 1 to 4 weeks. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.
Thioplex can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often during treatment and for at least 3 weeks after you stop receiving this medicine. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your Thioplex.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115.
What should I avoid while receiving Thioplex?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Thioplex can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces. Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient’s body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
Do not receive a “live” vaccine while using Thioplex. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
Thioplex side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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skin lesions;
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pain or burning when you urinate, blood in your urine;
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little or no urinating;
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easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
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signs of infection–fever, flu symptoms, mouth and throat ulcers, rapid heart rate, rapid and shallow breathing, fainting;
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low red blood cells (anemia)–pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
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liver problems–nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
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dizziness, headache, blurred vision;
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
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feeling weak or tired;
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eye redness;
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pain or irritation where the injection was given;
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hair loss; or
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missed menstrual periods.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Thioplex?
Other drugs may interact with thiotepa, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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