Thiopta 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.

Thiopta Injection is used in the treatment of many types of cancer

Uses of Thiopta Injection

Benefits of Thiopta Injection

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. Thiopta 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. Thiopta 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.

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Side effects of Thiopta 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

Common side effects of Thiopta

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
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

How to use Thiopta Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thiopta Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Thiopta 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

Thiopta Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

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Quick tips

Thiopta Injection is given as an intravenous infusion (IV infusion) under the supervisión of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.
It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiophosphoric Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating agent

Patient concerns

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is given to enhance the therapeutic effect of radiation therapy which is curative for small cell lung cancer.

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

First is confirmation of breast cancerChance of cure depends on stage of cancer

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

My father in law is a lung cancer patient.He had gone through two chemo cycles.The first one led to a significant reduction of about 50% in the tumor size.He was administered gemcitabine and carboplatin.However,the 2nd one was ineffective.Please advise as to what could be the next course of action. He was a smoker and has non-small cell carcinoma.The cancer has spread to the adrenal glands.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

U have to do a CT SCAN 3WKS AFTER 3RD CHEMOBased on that u make assessment of response

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Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd

Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081

Country of origin: India

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₹18000

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1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Thiopta Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Thiopta Injection

Benefits of Thiopta Injection

In Non-small cell lung cancer

In Ovarian cancer

Side effects of Thiopta Injection

Common side effects of Thiopta

How to use Thiopta Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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Disclaimer:

References

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