Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet

About this Medicine

Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that treat cancer of the colon and rectum that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia, neutropenia, fatigue, nausea, thrombocytopenia, decreased appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver functioning.Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team 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.

How it Works

Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two anticancer medications. Trifluridine suppresses DNA synthesis and stops the growth of cancer cells. Tipiracil slows down the degradation of trifluridine in the body.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Safety Overview

Alcohol

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Pregnancy

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Lactation

CAUTION

Driving

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED