Carmustine Intravenous and Thioplex
Determining the interaction of Carmustine Intravenous and Thioplex and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Ask your doctor before using carmustine together with thiotepa. This combination can increase the blood levels or add to the medication side effects of carmustine. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Thiotepa may intensify the toxicity of other alkylating agents (or radiation) rather than enhance therapeutic response.
MANAGEMENT: It is not advisable to combine chemotherapeutic agents (or modalities) that have the same mechanism of action. If these agents must follow each other, it is important that recovery from the first agent (or modality) be complete, as indicated by white blood cell count, before therapy with a second agent (or modality) is instituted.
- "Product Information. Thiotepa (thiotepa)." Hikma USA (formerly West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation), Eatontown, NJ.
Generic Name: carmustine
Brand name: BiCNU, Gliadel
Synonyms: Carmustine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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- Carmustine Intravenous-Thiotepa Injection
- Carmustine Intravenous-Thiothixene
- Carmustine Intravenous-Thonzylamine and Chlophedianol
- Carmustine Intravenous-Thorazine
- Thioplex-Carnexiv
- Thioplex-Carnitine
- Thioplex-Carnitor
- Thioplex-Carnitor (Levocarnitine Capsules and Tablets)
- Thioplex-Carnitor (Levocarnitine Injection Solution)
- Thioplex-Carnitor (Levocarnitine Oral Solution)