Tepadina Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Thiotepa 15mg, 100mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV, intravesical, or intracavitary administration after reconstitution and dilution.
Pharmacological Class
Alkylating agent.
How Supplied
Single-dose vial—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Tepadina Indications
Indications
Superficial papillary carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Intracavitary effusion due to neoplasm of serosal cavities.
Tepadina Dosage and Administration
Adult
60mg once weekly for 4 weeks; may repeat up to a total of 3 courses. Retain in bladder for 2hrs. Intracavitary administration: 0.6–0.8mg/kg every 1–4 weeks through same tube used to remove fluid from cavity. Maintenance doses: adjust no sooner than weekly based on blood counts.
Children
Not established.
Tepadina Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant live or attenuated vaccines.
Tepadina Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Severe myelosuppression. Carcinogenicity.
Tepadina Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
For thalassemia: do not initiate if stem cell donor unavailable. Increased myelosuppression risk; monitor CBCs periodically and provide supportive care for infections, anemia, thrombocytopenia. Cutaneous toxicity risk with high-dose therapy (see full labeling). Discontinue and treat if anaphylactic or other significant allergic reaction occurs. Monitor serum transminases and bilirubin daily through BMT Day +28 and perform physical exam; provide supportive care if hepatic veno-occlusive disease develops. Do not exceed dose; discontinue if severe CNS toxicity occurs. Elderly. Moderate-to-severe renal or hepatic impairment: monitor for toxicity. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Females of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during and for ≥6 months after last dose; and males should use effective contraception during and for ≥12 months after last dose. Pregnancy: verify status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Tepadina Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tepadina Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin, phenytoin); consider alternatives; if use unavoidable, monitor closely. May potentiate CYP2B6 substrates. May reduce efficacy of cyclophosphamide.
Tepadina Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT/AST, elevated bilirubin, mucositis, CMV infection, hemorrhage, diarrhea, hematuria, rash; carcinogenicity, secondary malignancy, CNS toxicity, possible infertility.
Tepadina Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tepadina Note
Not Applicable
Tepadina Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tepadina Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Thiotepa 15mg, 100mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV, intravesical, or intracavitary administration after reconstitution and dilution.
Pharmacological Class
Alkylating agent.
How Supplied
Single-dose vial—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Tepadina Indications
Indications
Adenocarcinoma of the breast. Intracavitary effusion due to neoplasm of serosal cavities.
Tepadina Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 0.3–0.4mg/kg IV given at 1–4 week intervals. Intracavitary administration: 0.6–0.8mg/kg every 1–4 weeks through same tube used to remove fluid from cavity. Maintenance doses: adjust no sooner than weekly based on blood counts.
Children
Not established.
Tepadina Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant live or attenuated vaccines.
Tepadina Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Severe myelosuppression. Carcinogenicity.
Tepadina Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
For thalassemia: do not initiate if stem cell donor unavailable. Increased myelosuppression risk; monitor CBCs periodically and provide supportive care for infections, anemia, thrombocytopenia. Cutaneous toxicity risk with high-dose therapy (see full labeling). Discontinue and treat if anaphylactic or other significant allergic reaction occurs. Monitor serum transminases and bilirubin daily through BMT Day +28 and perform physical exam; provide supportive care if hepatic veno-occlusive disease develops. Do not exceed dose; discontinue if severe CNS toxicity occurs. Elderly. Moderate-to-severe renal or hepatic impairment: monitor for toxicity. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Females of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during and for ≥6 months after last dose; and males should use effective contraception during and for ≥12 months after last dose. Pregnancy: verify status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Tepadina Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tepadina Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin, phenytoin); consider alternatives; if use unavoidable, monitor closely. May potentiate CYP2B6 substrates. May reduce efficacy of cyclophosphamide.
Tepadina Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT/AST, elevated bilirubin, mucositis, CMV infection, hemorrhage, diarrhea, hematuria, rash; carcinogenicity, secondary malignancy, CNS toxicity, possible infertility.
Tepadina Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tepadina Note
Not Applicable
Tepadina Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tepadina Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Thiotepa 15mg, 100mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV, intravesical, or intracavitary administration after reconstitution and dilution.
Pharmacological Class
Alkylating agent.
How Supplied
Single-dose vial—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Tepadina Indications
Indications
Adenocarcinoma of the ovary. Intracavitary effusion due to neoplasm of serosal cavities.
Tepadina Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 0.3–0.4mg/kg IV given at 1–4 week intervals. Intracavitary administration: 0.6–0.8mg/kg every 1–4 weeks through same tube used to remove fluid from cavity. Maintenance doses: adjust no sooner than weekly based on blood counts.
Children
Not established.
Tepadina Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant live or attenuated vaccines.
Tepadina Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Severe myelosuppression. Carcinogenicity.
Tepadina Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
For thalassemia: do not initiate if stem cell donor unavailable. Increased myelosuppression risk; monitor CBCs periodically and provide supportive care for infections, anemia, thrombocytopenia. Cutaneous toxicity risk with high-dose therapy (see full labeling). Discontinue and treat if anaphylactic or other significant allergic reaction occurs. Monitor serum transminases and bilirubin daily through BMT Day +28 and perform physical exam; provide supportive care if hepatic veno-occlusive disease develops. Do not exceed dose; discontinue if severe CNS toxicity occurs. Elderly. Moderate-to-severe renal or hepatic impairment: monitor for toxicity. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Females of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during and for ≥6 months after last dose; and males should use effective contraception during and for ≥12 months after last dose. Pregnancy: verify status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Tepadina Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tepadina Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin, phenytoin); consider alternatives; if use unavoidable, monitor closely. May potentiate CYP2B6 substrates. May reduce efficacy of cyclophosphamide.
Tepadina Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT/AST, elevated bilirubin, mucositis, CMV infection, hemorrhage, diarrhea, hematuria, rash; carcinogenicity, secondary malignancy, CNS toxicity, possible infertility.
Tepadina Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tepadina Note
Not Applicable
Tepadina Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tepadina Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Thiotepa 15mg, 100mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV, intravesical, or intracavitary administration after reconstitution and dilution.
Pharmacological Class
Alkylating agent.
How Supplied
Single-dose vial—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Tepadina Indications
Indications
To reduce risk of graft rejection when used with high-dose busulfan and cyclophosphamide, as a preparative regimen for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for children with class 3 beta-thalassemia.
Tepadina Dosage and Administration
Adult
Not applicable.
Children
Give as IV infusion over 3hrs. 5mg/kg approx. 12hrs apart on Day -6 before allogeneic HSCT in combination with high-dose busulfan and cyclophosphamide. See full labeling.
Tepadina Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant live or attenuated vaccines.
Tepadina Boxed Warnings
Boxed Warning
Severe myelosuppression. Carcinogenicity.
Tepadina Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
For thalassemia: do not initiate if stem cell donor unavailable. Increased myelosuppression risk; monitor CBCs periodically and provide supportive care for infections, anemia, thrombocytopenia. Cutaneous toxicity risk with high-dose therapy (see full labeling). Discontinue and treat if anaphylactic or other significant allergic reaction occurs. Monitor serum transminases and bilirubin daily through BMT Day +28 and perform physical exam; provide supportive care if hepatic veno-occlusive disease develops. Do not exceed dose; discontinue if severe CNS toxicity occurs. Elderly. Moderate-to-severe renal or hepatic impairment: monitor for toxicity. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Females of reproductive potential should use highly effective contraception during and for ≥6 months after last dose; and males should use effective contraception during and for ≥12 months after last dose. Pregnancy: verify status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Tepadina Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tepadina Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) and strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin, phenytoin); consider alternatives; if use unavoidable, monitor closely. May potentiate CYP2B6 substrates. May reduce efficacy of cyclophosphamide.
Tepadina Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT/AST, elevated bilirubin, mucositis, CMV infection, hemorrhage, diarrhea, hematuria, rash; carcinogenicity, secondary malignancy, CNS toxicity, possible infertility.
Tepadina Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tepadina Note
Not Applicable
Tepadina Patient Counseling
See Literature