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thiotepa /thio·tepa/ (-tep´ah) a cytotoxic alkylating agent, used as an antineoplastic in the treatment of breast, ovarian, or bladder cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and malignant pleural or pericardial effusion.
thiotepa [thī′ōtep′ə] an antineoplastic alkylating agent. indications It is prescribed in the treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, including adenocarcinoma of the breast and ovary, and urinary bladder carcinomas. contraindications Bone marrow depression, pregnancy, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. Dosage must be decreased if there is liver or kidney dysfunction. adverse effects Among the most serious adverse effects are bone marrow depression, anorexia, nausea, and headache. thiotepa [thi″o-te´pah] a cytotoxic alkylating agent used as an antineoplastic agent in the treatment of cancer of the breast, ovary, or bladder, pericardial or pleural effusions secondary to malignancy, and Hodgkin's disease; used by intracavitary, intratumor, intravesical, or intravenous administration.
thiotepa triethylenethiophosphoramide; a cytotoxic alkylating agent used as an antineoplastic agent.
thiotepa Triethylenethiophosphoramide, Thioplex® Oncology A relatively toxic alkylating agent used topically to manage transitional cell cancer of the urinary bladder Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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