Thioplan 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. Thioplan 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. Thioplan 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.

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']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Thioplan 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 Thioplan Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Thioplan 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 - Thioplan Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE - Thioplan Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. It is likely that certain adverse events of Thioplan Injection are dizziness, headache, and blurred vision which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Thioplan Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thioplan Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION - Thioplan Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thioplan Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Thioplan 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.

Store below 30°C

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