Oncotaxel 100mg Injection
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Manufactured By : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition : Paclitaxel (100mg)
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Oncotaxel 100 MG Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used in the treatment of various cancers of the female reproductive system, lungs, and breast. Cancer is a group of disorders involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Oncotaxel 100 MG Injection helps in controlling abnormal cell growth by stopping the multiplication of cancer cells, which eventually kills them. This medicine can be given separately or combined with other medicines as a part of your chemotherapy.
Oncotaxel 100 MG Injection can cause side effects like fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most of them are temporary and get better with time. Consult your doctor if these side effects are bothering you or getting worse. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines as this medicine can me you feel dizzy.
Oncotaxel 100 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic. Your dose and duration of the therapy will be decided on the basis of your clinical condition. You should complete the whole treatment even if you feel better midway. It could take several weeks or months to see any benefits.
Oncotaxel 100 MG Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medicines and medical conditions before taking this medicine. This can help your doctor to adjust the dose and avoid side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Uses / Indications: Oncotaxel 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Oncotaxel 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, liver problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression). Seek immediate medical attention if you observe allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, irregular heart-beats, dizziness, swelling of face or rash; tingling, burning or numbness in finger or toes. Inform your doctor if you are taking radiation therapy of the lungs or if you have Kaposi’s sarcoma with a sore or inflamed mouth. Women on this therapy should use two methods of contraception and 3 months after it. Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child and 3 months post it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy. Do not drive or operate machinery as paclitaxel may cause some dizziness, nausea or tiredness. Paclitaxel is not recommended for children below 18 years. Ensure that you receive anti-allergic medication before the therapy to prevent any allergic response.
- Side Effects:
- Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Rash, Low blood platelets, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Bleeding, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased blood pressure, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Hair loss, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).
- How to use:
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- How it works:
- Oncotaxel 100mg Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
- Faq for medicine:
- Is Oncotaxel generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic? : Yes, Oncotaxel is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic|Is Oncotaxel a vesicant? : Oncotaxel is usually a vesicant (irritant)|Is Oncotaxel light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic? : Yes, Oncotaxel is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic|Does Oncotaxel cause hair loss? : Yes, Oncotaxel may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Oncotaxel therapy|What is Oncotaxel derived from? : Oncotaxel is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.
