PAC MED 100mg Injection
Uses:
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibits microtubule structures in cancer cells, slowing their growth.
Administration:
- Administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting.
- Usually given as an infusion (slow injection via a drip) into a vein.
- Dosage, route, and frequency determined by doctor based on disease condition and other factors.
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for adolescents and children under 18.
- Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, uncontrolled infection, and low white blood cell or platelet count.
- Consult doctor if you have heart disorders.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: can harm unborn baby. Consult doctor if pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- Breastfeeding: stop breastfeeding during treatment.
- Lungs: consult doctor if you have any previous lung disease.
- Liver: contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders.
- Alcohol: not recommended to consume alcohol while taking this medication.
- Driving: the alcohol present in the medication may affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving if you feel unwell.
Side Effects:
- Serious: serious allergic reactions, severe diarrhea, severe stomach pain.
- Common: anemia, feeling tired, hair loss, burning, tingling, or numbness in feet or hands, muscle and joint pain, vomiting, nausea, mouth or lip sores, infections, swelling of hands, feet, and face, bleeding, irritation at the injection site, low blood pressure.
Important Information:
- Inform doctor if allergic to this medication, liver, heart conditions, and other medications taken for different medical conditions.
- Liver, blood pressure, blood count should be monitored while taking this medication.
- Do not take this medication if planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
FAQs:
Can Pac med 100mg injection cause hair loss? Yes, hair loss is a common side effect. Inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.
How does Pac med 100mg injection work? It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply and it slows the growth of cancer cells.
Does Pac med 100mg injection cause liver problems? Yes, this medication is contraindicated in the patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.
Can I take Pac med 100mg injection while driving? It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration and alertness.
What are the side effects of Pac med 100mg injection? The common side effects of this medication are anemia, hair loss, numbness in feet or hands, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, infections, swelling, bleeding, irritation on injection site, low blood pressure.
Can I take Pac med 100mg injection during pregnancy? It is unsafe to take this medication during pregnancy as it causes harmful effects in the developing baby. Inform the doctor if the patient is planning for pregnancy before starting this medication.
Fact Box:
- Molecule: Paclitaxel
- Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastics
- Pharmacological Class: Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Agents