Therotepa Benefits & Uses

Therotepa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Other Benefits

Therotepa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Therotepa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Therotepa is used -

Common

Dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Nausea or vomiting
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Therotepa Related Warnings

Is the use of Therotepa safe for pregnant women?

Therotepa has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Therotepa without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Therotepa safe during breastfeeding?

Therotepa may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Therotepa on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Therotepa on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Therotepa on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Therotepa on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Therotepa on the Heart?

Using Therotepa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Therotepa with Other Drugs

Therotepa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Cisplatin

Etanercept

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Bleomycin

Daunorubicin

Vitamin E

Therotepa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Therotepa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Blood Cancer
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Therotepa

Is this Therotepa habit forming or addictive?

Therotepa is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Therotepa can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Therotepa should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Therotepa is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Therotepa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Therotepa

You can take Therotepa with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Therotepa

Information about the interaction of Therotepa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tepadina® (thiotepa)

Therotepa 15mg Injection