Product Description
Paclitaxel Vial Injection
Brand Name |
Abraxane |
Active Ingredient |
Paclitaxel |
Manufacturer |
Abraxis Pharmaceutical |
Form |
Injection |
Strength |
100 mg |
Quantity |
1 bottle per pack |
Abraxane (paclitaxel) is a anti cancer medicine used for the treatment of breast, lung and pancreatic cancer. It is sometimes given with other cancer medicines too.
Common Side Effects:
- hair loss
- weakness in the hands or feet
- tingling
- tiredness
- short of breath
- numbness
- rash
- changes in your liver function tests
- abnormal heart beat
- nausea and vomiting
- joint and muscle pain
- loss of body fluid (dehydration)
- swelling in the hands or feet
- low red blood cell count (anemia)
Warning:
Do not receive Abraxane if:
- a women is pregnant.
- you have had a severe allergic reaction to Abraxane.
- your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3.
- severe liver disease.