Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

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.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

anemia neutropenia fatigue nausea thrombocytopenia decreased appetite diarrhea vomiting fever

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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.

Avoid the use of antacids within two hours of taking this medicine. Drink plenty of water every 24 hours after the start of the treatment. You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid crowds or people with colds and report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor. To help treat/prevent mouth sores use a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth at least 3 times a day with saline water. To reduce nausea take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor and eat small frequent meals. Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest. Use contraceptives and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Tipanat 8.19mg/20mg Tablet.