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ThioTEPA
N,N'N'-triethylenethiophosphoramide (ThioTEPA) is a cancer chemotherapeutic member of the alkylating agent group, now in use for over 50 years. It is a stable derivative of N,N',N''- triethylenephosphoramide (TEPA). It is mostly used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer and bladder cancer. It is also used as conditioning for Bone marrow transplantation. Its main toxicity is myelosuppression.
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thiotepa
Noun
1. an antineoplastic drug used to treat certain malignancies
(hypernym) antineoplastic, antineoplastic drug, cancer drug



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thiotepa
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.

A Service of the National Cancer Institute.

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