PACLITAX 100 MG INJECTION
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Manufactured By : Cipla Ltd
Composition : Paclitaxel (100mg)
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PACLITAX 100 MG INJECTION is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and weakness. It may also cause serious side effects such as swelling of hands, lips, hair loss, and weight gain. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor 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.
- Uses / Indications: PACLITAX 100 MG 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:
- PACLITAX 100 MG 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:
- PACLITAX 100 MG 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 Paclitax generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic? : Yes, Paclitax is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic|Is Paclitax a vesicant? : Paclitax is usually a vesicant (irritant)|Is Paclitax light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic? : Yes, Paclitax is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic|Does Paclitax cause hair loss? : Yes, Paclitax may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Paclitax therapy|What is Paclitax derived from? : Paclitax is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.
