Tepawel 15mg Injection
Salt Composition:Thiotepa 15mg
Tepawel 15mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancers of the brain, breast, lungs, and ovaries. It is used in combination with other cancer medicine during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Tepawel 15mg Injection is generally given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on the severity of your condition and what you are being treated for. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop getting the injection unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased white blood count, anemia, low blood platelets, increased liver enzymes, increased bilirubin in the blood, mucosal inflammation, hemorrhage, diarrhea, blood in urine, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidneys, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Tepawel 15mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancers of the brain, breast, lungs, and ovaries. It is used in combination with other cancer medicine during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Tepawel 15mg Injection is generally given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on the severity of your condition and what you are being treated for. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop getting the injection unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased white blood count, anemia, low blood platelets, increased liver enzymes, increased bilirubin in the blood, mucosal inflammation, hemorrhage, diarrhea, blood in urine, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidneys, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Benefits of Tepawel 15mg Injection
Brain tumor | Breast cancer | Non-small cell lung cancer | Ovarian cancer
In Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Tepawel 15mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. In Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Tepawel 15mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Side Effects of Tepawel 15mg Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Mucosal inflammation, Hemorrhage, Rash, Diarrhea, Blood in urine']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Tepawel 15mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tepawel 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Tepawel 15mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE - Tepawel 15mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE - Tepawel 15mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. It is likely that certain adverse events of Tepawel 15mg Injection are dizziness, headache, and blurred vision which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Tepawel 15mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tepawel 15mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION - Tepawel 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tepawel 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
What If You Forget to take Tepawel 15mg Injection?
If you miss a dose of Tepawel 15mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
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