Torecan

Poisoning, Radiotherapy, Nausea + 2 more

Treatment

7 Active Studies for Torecan

What is Torecan

Thiethylperazine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

A medicine called a dopamine antagonist that is used to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by anesthesia, cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and toxins. It does not prevent vertigo or motion sickness.

Torecan

is the brand name

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Torecan Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Torecan

Thiethylperazine

2006

2

Effectiveness

How Torecan Affects Patients

Thiethylperazine is a type of medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, mania, agitation, dementia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and severe behavioral disorders in autism. It works by binding to certain receptors in the body and is structurally and pharmacologically similar to clozapine.

How Torecan works in the body

Thiethylperazine works to reduce symptoms of psychosis by blocking certain receptors in the brain. It has an antipsychotic effect due to blocking dopamine and serotonin type 2 receptors, with a greater effect on serotonin than dopamine. This means there is less chance of extra effects like hyperprolactinemia which can be caused by other antipsychotic drugs. Thiethylperazine also works by blocking other receptors such as muscarinic, H1, and alpha(1) receptors.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Torecan relies upon the diagnosed condition, including Toxicity to various agents, Nausea and Radiotherapy. The dose of dosage can be found in the table beneath, contingent upon the mode of administration (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Radiotherapy

10.0 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg

, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral

Poisoning

10.0 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg

, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral

Nausea

10.0 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg

, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral

Surgical Intervention

10.0 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg

, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral

Pharmacotherapy

10.0 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg

, Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Torecan has six contraindications and must not be taken if any of the conditions from the table below are present.

Torecan Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Coma

Do Not Combine

severe CNS depression

Do Not Combine

Breast Milk Production

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

phenothiazine

Do Not Combine

known hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the ingredients

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Torecan.

Common Torecan Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amisulpride

Major

Thiethylperazine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Azelastine

Major

Thiethylperazine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Thiethylperazine is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Thiethylperazine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Thiethylperazine is combined with Oliceridine.

Torecan Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on TORECAN can cause negative effects on the Central Nervous System, such as muscle spasms, confusion, seizures, shallow breathing, and low blood pressure.

Torecan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Torecan?

A series of 5 investigations are currently underway to assess the possible benefits of Torecan in relieving Nausea, post-Surgical Intervention and reducing Toxicity associated with certain agents.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Radiotherapy

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2

Pharmacotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Surgical Intervention

0 Actively Recruiting

Nausea

0 Actively Recruiting

Poisoning

0 Actively Recruiting

Torecan Reviews: What are patients saying about Torecan?

1

Patient Review

9/15/2009

Torecan for Nausea and Vomiting

Unfortunately, I had a really severe allergic reaction to this medication. My face started to swell up and I couldn't breathe. Had to go to the emergency room for a shot that helped me recover.
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Patient Q&A Section about torecan

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Torecan used for?

"Torecan is a medication used to relieve nausea and vomiting. It is a phenothiazine, and the brand name Torecan is now discontinued. However, generic versions of the medication may still be available."

Answered by AI

What is Dizinil?

"Diznil 25mg Tablet is a medicine that works by blocking histamines in the body. It is classified as an antihistamine and is used to treat motion sickness, vertigo, or Meniere's disease."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Torecan

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Virtual vs Telephone Education for Breast Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare whether the use of videoconferencing in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy is better for pre-treatment education than telephone calls. The main question it aims to answer is in breast cancer patient receiving radiotherapy, does videoconferencing, compared to telephone calls for pre-treatment education result in decreased procedural fears and concerns? The investigators hypothesize that the use of videoconferencing for pre-treatment radiotherapy education will decrease breast cancer patients' procedural fears and concerns. Researchers will compare the current standard of care in a 30 minute radiation therapist led pre-treatment education call to the intervention of a 45 minute radiation therapist led videoconferencing call to see if the intervention reduces patient procedural fears and concerns, anxiety levels, and has higher patient satisfaction. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three time points: 1. Baseline - at time of study consent. 2. CT-Simulation - after their radiotherapy CT-Simulation appointment. 3. Day 1 Treatment - after their first day of radiotherapy treatment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Princess Margaret Cancer Center

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MRI Scans During Radiation Therapy for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

This is a phase 1 study to determine the feasibility and utility of using serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess treatment response during and after radiation therapy (standard of care cancer treatment) for participants with advanced esophageal cancer, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, vulvar cancer or pediatric glioma. The research study procedures include three MRI scans (one before, one during, and one after standard of care cancer radiation therapy) for participants with advanced esophageal cancer, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, vulvar cancer or pediatric glioma. The research study procedures include: * Screening for eligibility * Three MRI scans

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Brigham and Women Hospital (+1 Sites)

Jonathan Leeman, MD