Introduction

Tipanat 20mg Tablet is an anticancer medication containing the active constituents Trifluridine and Tipiracil. It is used in adults to treat colon and rectum cancer when it has reached the metastatic stage (cancer has spread to other parts of the body) and when other treatments are unsuitable. Trifluridine inhibits the growth of cancer cells, whereas Tipiracil prevents Trifluridine from being broken down, allowing it to work longer. Cancer is a condition in which cells multiply uncontrollably and abnormally.

This medicine is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age. Do not use Tipanat 20mg if you are allergic to the tablet or its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or are lactose intolerant. This treatment may cause side effects such as neutropenia (low white blood cell count), anemia (low red blood cell count), and gastrointestinal issues. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Use effective contraception during and for six months after treatment for both men and women if pregnancy is possible.

Uses

Tipanat 20mg Tablet is used to treat:

• Metastatic colorectal cancer

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Not everyone will experience them.

Serious:

• Low white blood cell count (fever, chills)
• Anemia (shortness of breath, tiredness)
• Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Severe gastrointestinal problems

Common:

• Lack of appetite
• Nausea
• Hair loss
• Weight loss
• Changes in taste
• Constipation
• Swelling in hands, feet, or mucous membranes
• Mouth pain
• Itchy, dry skin
• Lower level of albumin
• Increased bilirubin
• Increased liver enzymes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)