Thiotepa

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• Pay special attention to all creases, bends, and folds of skin. Dry the skin completely. • Change all clothing and bed linens after each bath. • Dressing changes: • Change the dressing every 6 hours after each bath. Avoid the use of any tape or occlusive dressings. • Do not cover the injection site during the bath. • Cleanse the injection site with sterile water and sterile cotton-tipped swabs. • Cover the injection site with sterile gauze and secure the dressing with nonadhesive material. • Follow this dressing procedure until 24 hours after the last dose. • For patients who wear diapers: • Avoid tight-fitting diapers. • Leave the diaper area open to the air when possible. • Use gloves when handling the linens or clothing of a person taking thiotepa.

Notes from Your Healthcare Team

Not all of the possible side effects of this medicine and precautions related to taking it are covered in this information sheet. For a complete list of side effects and precautions, ask your healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, pharmacist) for a manufacturer’s package insert or another reference.