Uses:
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
Mechanism of action:
- Paclitax 30 mg Injection binds to β-tubulin subunits of microtubules
- Interferes with interphase and mitotic functions
- Prevents the growth of cancer cells
Important information:
- Not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18
- Consult a doctor if you have heart disorders before taking this medicine
- Can cause serious allergic reactions
- Use effective birth control during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose
- Contains alcohol, which may harm patients suffering from alcoholism
Administration:
- Administered by a doctor or nurse
- Do not self-administer
- The doctor will decide the dose and dosage
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: can harm the unborn baby. Consult a doctor if pregnant or planning to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding: stop breastfeeding during treatment
- Lungs: consult a physician if you have lung disorders
- Liver: contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders
- Alcohol: unsafe to consume alcohol with Paclitax 30 mg Injection
- Driving: the alcohol present in Paclitax 30 mg Injection may affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving if you feel unwell
Side effects:
- Serious: serious allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face, lips, throat, or tongue, trouble breathing, and swallowing), severe diarrhea, severe stomach pain
- Common: anemia, feeling tired, hair loss, burning, tingling, or numbness in your 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
FAQ:
Can Paclitax 30 mg Injection cause hair loss? Yes, the common side effects of this medication are hair loss. Inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.
How does Paclitax 30 mg 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 Paclitax 30 mg Injection cause liver problems? Yes, this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.
Can I take Paclitax 30 mg 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 Paclitax 30 mg Injection? The common side effects of Paclitax 30 mg injection are anemia, hair loss, numb feet or hands, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, infections, swelling, bleeding, irritation on the injection site, and low blood pressure.
Can I take Paclitax 30 mg Injection during pregnancy? It is unsafe to take this medication during pregnancy as it causes harmful effects on the developing baby. Inform the doctor if the patient is planning for pregnancy before starting this medication.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Paclitaxel
- Therapeutic class: Anti-Microtubular Agents
- Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics
- Indications:
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma