A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).

DUI

D013852 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0021343

CAS

Aziridine, 1,1',1''-phosphinothioylidynetris-

History note

92; was THIO-TEPA 1963-91; THIOTEPA was see THIO-TEPA 1977-91

Online note

use THIOTEPA to search THIO-TEPA 1966-91

Public note

92; was THIO-TEPA 1963-91; THIOTEPA was see THIO-TEPA 1977-91