Trade Names:Thioplex- Powder for Injection 15 mg
Thiotepa is a cell cycle nonspecific alkylating agent related to nitrogen mustard. Its radiomimetic action is believed to occur through the release of ethylenimine radicals, which disrupt the bonds of DNA. TEPA possesses cytotoxic activity.
Following a 60-mg dose, thiotepa C max is approximately 1331 ng/mL and AUC is approximately 2832 ng/h/mL.
Following a 60-mg dose, thiotepa t ½ is approximately 2.4 h and total Cl is approximately 446 mL/min.
Bladder cancer, palliative therapy of breast and ovarian carcinoma.
Prevention of pterygium recurrence after postoperative β-irradiation, autologous bone marrow transplantation.
History of hypersensitivity reaction, hepatic disease, renal disease, or bone marrow toxicity. Administer reduced doses if therapy is necessary in these patients.
IV 0.3 to 0.4 mg/kg every 1 to 4 wk. Alternative regimens, 0.2 mg/kg/day for 4 to 5 days every 2 to 4 wk; or 6 mg/m 2 /day for 4 to 5 days every 2 to 4 wk.
Bladder TumorsAdultsIntravesically 30 to 60 mg instilled (in 60 mL of sterile water) once weekly for 4 wk. Retain fluid in bladder for 2 h. If patient cannot retain for 2 h, dilute successive doses in 30 mL of sterile water instead of 60 mL. It may be necessary to repeat course of therapy or give maintenance therapy with 30 to 60 mg intravesically once monthly for up to 1 yr. After local resection or fulguration of bladder tumors, prophylaxis with thiotepa 30 to 60 mg has been used.
Refrigerate powder for injection and protect from light.
Prolonged apnea and paralysis because of pancuronium occurred in a patient who received thiotepa.
SuccinylcholineProlonged apnea because of succinylcholine occurred in a patient who had received thiotepa and other antineoplastics.
None well documented.
Confusion and somnolence at high doses used for bone marrow transplantation. With intrathecal use lower extremity weakness or pain, spinal cord demyelination, transient paresthesias.
Rash, hives, bronze hyperpigmentation after bone marrow transplantation.
Low potential for nausea and vomiting, anorexia, mucositis, intestinal ulceration, lower abdominal pain with intravesical use.
Chemical and hemorrhagic cystitis, hematuria with intravesical use, amenorrhea, interference with spermatogenesis.
Bone marrow suppression, leukocyte nadir at 10 to 30 days, bone marrow suppression from systemically absorbed thiotepa can occur after bladder instillation.
Eye irritation and delayed periorbital skin depigmentation with ophthalmic use.
Acute leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome with long-term intravesical use.
Category D .
Undetermined.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
If the benefits outweigh the potential risks, use in low doses and monitor renal function.
If the benefits outweigh the potential risks, use in low doses and monitor hepatic function.
In vitro, it causes chromatid-type chromosomal aberations.
Thiotepa impaired fertility in male mice and inhibited implantation in female rats.
This drug is highly toxic to the hematopoietic system. Perform weekly blood and platelet counts during therapy and for 3 wk or more after therapy discontinuation. The most serious complication of excessive therapy is bone marrow depression, causing leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. If WBC count falls to 3,000/mm 3 or less, discontinue use. If the platelet count falls to 150,000/mm 3 , discontinue therapy.
Hematopoietic toxicity, decrease in WBC count, decrease in platelets, bleeding manifestations may develop, increased infection vulnerability.
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