Abraxane

Biocon

Composition for Abraxane Products

Paclitaxel

Abraxane Products are primarily used for

Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer

About Abraxane Products

Uses of Abraxane Products

Paclitaxel is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Abraxane Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Abraxane are Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Low blood platelets, Urinary tract infection, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Edema (swelling), Joint pain, Muscle pain, Infection, Sensory neuropathy, Abnormal ECG, Fatigue, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Fever, Pneumonia, Decreased appetite, Visual disturbance, Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, Depression, Cough, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Cardiovascular reaction, Increased creatinine level in blood, Pneumonitis.

Severe

Side Effects of Abraxane are Dehydration, Pigmentation disorders, Cranial nerve palsies, Vocal cord paresis, Intestinal obstruction, Intestinal perforation, Pancreatic inflammation, Ischemic colitis, Stroke.

How Abraxane Products work

Paclitaxel is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

In Depth Information for Abraxane Products

Patient Concerns about Abraxane Products

Frequently asked questions about Abraxane Products

Frequently asked questions about Paclitaxel

Q. Is Abraxane 100mg Injection generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic?

Yes, Abraxane 100mg Injection is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic

Q. Is Abraxane 100mg Injection a vesicant?

Abraxane 100mg Injection is usually a vesicant (irritant)

Q. Is Abraxane 100mg Injection light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic?

Yes, Abraxane 100mg Injection is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic

Q. Does Abraxane 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, Abraxane 100mg Injection may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Abraxane 100mg Injection therapy

Q. What is Abraxane 100mg Injection derived from?

Abraxane 100mg Injection is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 20th Jul 2023.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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