Thiotepa (Reach) TM
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Active ingredients: thiotepa
Brand name
(ARTG)
: THIOTEPA-REACH thiotepa 15 mg powder for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
THIOTEPA-REACH is indicated, in combination with other chemotherapy medicinal products: with or without total body irradiation (TBI), as conditioning treatment prior to allogeneic or autologous haematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT) in haematological diseases in adult and paediatric patients; when high dose chemotherapy with HPCT support is appropriate for the treatment of solid tumours in adult and paediatric patients. (refer to section 5.2 Clinical trials)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- white lyophilized powder in a 3 mL type-1 clear glass vial stoppered with rubber stopper and sealed with aluminum seal
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 17 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient thiotepa
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
