Tecoland supplies high purity Thiotepa bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) produced by GMP facility. We custom package for orders ranging from milligram to bulk quantity. Welcome to contact us with your specific request.

The following information is provided for general information purposes ONLY.

Introduction of Thiotepa

Thiotepa is used to treat:

• bladder tumors
• ovarian cancer
• breast cancer
• lymphomas
• bronchogenic carcinoma
• pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal infusions caused by metastatic tumors

Thiotepa is also used to prevent pterygium from returning after surgery and to treat malignant meningeal neoplasms.

Precautions Before Taking Thiotepa

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to thiotepa or any other drugs.

• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin and vitamins.

• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease or liver disease.

• you should know that thiotepa may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle (period) in women and may stop sperm production in men. However, you should not assume that you cannot get pregnant or that you cannot get someone else pregnant. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should tell their doctors before they begin taking this drug. You should not plan to have children while receiving chemotherapy or for a while after treatments. Use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Thiotepa may harm the fetus.

• do not have any vaccinations without talking to your doctor.

• be aware that thiotepa has been associated with the development of other types of cancers. Talk with your doctor about the potential risk of developing a new cancer.

Side effects of Thiotepa

Side effects from thiotepa are common and include:

• thinned or brittle hair
• loss of appetite or weight
• pain at the injection site
• tightness of the throat

Tell your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or lasts for several hours:

• headache
• fatigue

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• painful urination or red urine
• black, tarry stools
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• cough
• sore throat
• fever
• dizziness
• chills
• shortness of breath or wheezing
• pain or numbness in the lower limbs
• abdominal pain
• nausea and vomiting
• hives, rash, or itching

Disclaimer:

Information on this page is provided for general information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment decision based on information contained in this page without consulting other references including the package insert of the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any erroneous information contained on this page.