Paclitaxel protein-bound
Generic name: paclitaxel protein-bound [ PAK-li-TAX-el-PRO-teen-bound ]
Brand name: Abraxane
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg)
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
What is paclitaxel protein-bound?
Paclitaxel protein-bound is used to treat advanced cancer of the breast, lung, or pancreas. paclitaxel protein-bound is used when the cancer cannot be treated with surgery or after other treatments have failed.
Paclitaxel protein-bound is sometimes given with other cancer medicines.
Paclitaxel protein-bound may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not be treated with this medicine if you have a very low white blood cell count.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with paclitaxel protein-bound if you are allergic to paclitaxel, or if you have:
a low white blood cell count; or
severe liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease;
kidney disease; or
an allergic reaction to medicines like paclitaxel protein-bound (such as cabazitaxel or docetaxel).
Paclitaxel protein-bound can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, do not use paclitaxel protein-bound if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using paclitaxel protein-bound.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because paclitaxel protein-bound can harm an unborn baby.
Do not breastfeed while you are receiving this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
Paclitaxel protein-bound is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.
How is paclitaxel protein-bound given?
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