


Thiopta Injection
Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM (IST)



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General Information



Product introduction
Thiopta Injection is generally given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on the severity of your condition and what you are being treated for. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop getting the injection unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased white blood count, anemia, low blood platelets, increased liver enzymes, increased bilirubin in the blood, mucosal inflammation, hemorrhage, diarrhea, blood in urine, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidneys, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Thiopta Injection
Benefits of Thiopta Injection
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.
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.
Side effects of Thiopta Injection
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Mucosal inflammation
- Hemorrhage
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Blood in urine
How to use Thiopta Injection
How Thiopta Injection works
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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.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

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

Kidney

Liver
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Interaction with drugs
Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route)
Sargramostim (Injection Route)
Lenograstim (Injection Route)
Molgramostim (Injection Route)
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References
- Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1685.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1355-56.
- Thiotepa. Lugano, Switzerland: ADIENNE SA; 1959 [revised Jan. 2017]. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:




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