Review the side-effects of Paclitaxel as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Abnormal ECG, high blood pressure and slow heart rate.
Central Nervous System - Nerve damage.
Skin - Hair loss.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets and bleeding.
Liver - Elevated liver enzyme levels.
Hypersensitivity - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, trouble in breathing, etc.
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Eye-Cystoid macular edema (CME).
Local - Injection site reaction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle and joint pain.
Miscellaneous - Bone marrow infections.
Abraxane, Onxol
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Abnormal ECG, high blood pressure and slow heart rate.
Central Nervous System - Nerve damage.
Skin - Hair loss.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets and bleeding.
Liver - Elevated liver enzyme levels.
Hypersensitivity - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, trouble in breathing, etc.
♦
Eye-Cystoid macular edema (CME).
Local - Injection site reaction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle and joint pain.
Miscellaneous - Bone marrow infections.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel(Abraxane) generic is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for ovarian and breast cancer. It slows or stops cancer cell growth.Trade Names for Paclitaxel
India :
Mitotax (16.7 ml) |
Paxtal |
Mitotax |
Petaxel (30 mg) |
Napro -Tax |
Paclicad (7.5ml) |
Napro -Tax (100mg) |
Paclispera |
Petaxel (100 mg) |
Paclispera (260mg) |
Napro -Tax (260mg) |
Oncotaxel (17 ml) |
Oncotaxel (5 ml) |
Paclicad |
Celtax |
Dutaxel (30 mg) |
Neotaxl |
Petaxel |
Paclicare |
Resoxel
International :
Abraxane, Onxol
