What Is Thiotepa Used For?

Can Children Use It?

Thiotepa has not been adequately studied in children, and is not approved for use in this age group. This does not mean, however, that the medication cannot be used in children. In fact, thiotepa is sometimes used off-label for the treatment of certain childhood cancers. Talk to your child's healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using this medication in children.

Is Thiotepa Used for Older Adults?

Older adults can use thiotepa. Clinical studies did not include enough older adults to determine if they would respond to the medication any differently than younger age groups. In general, older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine and, therefore, may need to be started on lower doses and monitored closely for side effects.

What About Off-Label Uses?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend this medication for treating something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. Thiotepa may be used off-label for the following uses:

To treat leukemia
To treat certain cancers in children
To prepare the body for a bone marrow transplant
To treat brain tumors.

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