Zupaxel 100mg Injection

Uses / Indications: Zupaxel 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Zupaxel 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:
• Zupaxel 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 Zupaxel generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic? : Yes, Zupaxel is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic|Is Zupaxel a vesicant? : Zupaxel is usually a vesicant (irritant)|Is Zupaxel light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic? : Yes, Zupaxel is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic|Does Zupaxel cause hair loss? : Yes, Zupaxel may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Zupaxel therapy|What is Zupaxel derived from? : Zupaxel is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.