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from eMedTV.comSome general considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Thioplex include the following:
- Thioplex is given as an injection into a vein (an intravenous, or IV, injection) once every one to four weeks. It may also be given directly into the bladder or body cavities, such as the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen (stomach).
- You will receive your injection by a healthcare provider in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or infusion center.
- Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines prior to your injection to help reduce the risk for certain side effects.
- If you are receiving Thioplex as an injection into the bladder, your healthcare provider may advise you to avoid drinking fluids for 8 to 12 hours prior to your dose to make sure your bladder is empty.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be used as prescribed. It is important to keep your appointments to receive your Thioplex doses.
The dose of Thioplex your healthcare provider recommends will vary, based on a number of factors, including:
- Your weight and possibly your height
- How the medication is being given
- The type of cancer you have
- How you respond to and tolerate it
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
(Click Thioplex Dosage for more information.)
Just like any chemotherapy medicine, Thioplex can cause side effects, some of which can be significant and potentially serious. Talk with your healthcare provider about ways to prevent or lessen reactions to this drug.
Possible side effects of Thioplex include but are not limited to:
- A decrease in blood cell counts
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting.
(Click Thioplex Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD