Thiotepa (Injection Route)

Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Bleeding gums
2. blood in the urine
3. blurred or double vision
4. confusion
5. coughing up blood
6. cracked lips
7. diarrhea
8. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
9. difficulty with walking
10. dizziness
11. drooping eyelids
12. headache, sudden, severe
13. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
14. jaw pain
15. nausea and vomiting
16. nosebleeds
17. numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes
18. pain in the fingers and toes
19. paralysis
20. prolonged bleeding from cuts
21. red or black, tarry stools
22. red or dark brown urine
23. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
24. weakness

Incidence not known

1. Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
3. bloated stomach
4. chest tightness
5. cough or hoarseness
6. discouragement
7. fast heartbeat
8. feeling sad or empty
9. fever or chills
10. hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
11. inability to move the legs or arms
12. irritability
13. joint or muscle pain
14. lack of appetite
15. loss of interest or pleasure
16. lower back or side pain
17. pain and fullness in the right upper abdomen or stomach
18. painful or difficult urination
19. pale skin
20. paralysis of one side of the body
21. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
22. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
23. red, irritated eyes
24. redness of the skin
25. stopping of menstrual bleeding
26. trouble breathing
27. trouble concentrating
28. trouble sleeping
29. unusual bleeding or bruising
30. unusual tiredness or weakness
31. weight gain
32. yellow eyes and skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

1. Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
2. deafness
3. itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
4. loss of appetite
5. loss or thinning of the hair
6. pain at the injection site
7. stomach pain
8. stopping of menstrual bleeding
9. weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.