What is Tepadina? Uses, warnings & side effects

A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given into a vein, a body cavity, or urinary bladder.

Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

Do not get the medicine on your skin. If it does, wash the area well with soap and water, and tell your caregiver.

This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or clinic where you get your treatments for instructions.

If you have your treatments at home, you may need to store your medicine. Keep the medicine in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Throw away any unused medicine that is not used within 5 days.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles, medicine bags or bottles, and tubes. Put it where children or pets cannot reach it.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to thiotepa, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Women should not get pregnant for at least 6 months after treatment ends. Men should not father a child for at least 1 year after treatment ends.

Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone marrow problems, bleeding problems, or seizures.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious liver problemCentral nervous system (CNS) toxicityIncreased risk of other types of cancer

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

This medicine may cause skin reactions. Shower or bathe with water at least two times a day 48 hours after receiving this medicine. Change occlusive dressing and clean the covered skin at least two times a day 48 hours after receiving this medicine. Change bedsheets daily while receiving this medicine. If other skin reactions occur, wash it with water and soap immediately.

Do not receive live vaccines without your doctor's approval while you are using this medicine.

Some medicines can affect how thiotepa works. Tell your doctor if you are using clarithromycin, cyclophosphamide, itraconazole, phenytoin, rifampin, or ritonavir.

You may get infections more easily while being treated with this medicine. Stay away from crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.

This medicine may make your mouth sore and irritated. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush or mouth swab.

This medicine can cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to keep you from feeling sick and throwing up. If the medicine does not help (you can't keep liquids down), call your doctor.

Do not get pregnant while you or your sexual partner are being treated with thiotepa. Use an effective form of birth control while using this medicine.

If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before you start your treatments.

Some cancer drugs may make you sterile (unable to have children), whether you are a man or woman. If you plan to have children someday, talk with your doctor before you start your treatments.