Cytax Paclitaxel 100mg Injection

What is cytax paclitaxel 100mg injection used for?

cytax paclitaxel 100mg injection (with polyoxyethylated castor oil) is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer (cancer that starts in the female reproductive organs where eggs are generated), and non-small cell lung cancer alone or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs (NSCLC).

Why is paclitaxel given weekly?

The argument for dose-dense weekly paclitaxel in the treatment of breast cancer is that by exposing dividing tumour cells to cytotoxic medicines more frequently, more frequent distribution of more moderate dosages may achieve more efficacy than bigger doses given less frequently.

What are the side effects of paclitaxel?

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• Stools that are black or tarry in colour.
• sensations of burning,
• numbness,
• tingling, or discomfort
• Coughing
• or hoarseness accompanied by a fever or chills.
• a warm sensation
• Fever or chills are symptoms of a fever.
• Face, neck, arms, and, on rare occasions, upper chest redness
• Itching or a rash on the skin.
• throat irritation.

Does paclitaxel cause hair loss?

Paclitaxel is a drug that induces hair loss. The majority of patients will lose their entire head of hair, including brows, eyelashes, and body hair. Hair loss usually starts two weeks after the first treatment, but it might start sooner.

How long can you take paclitaxel?

Depending on the type of cancer you have, you may have up to 8 rounds, each lasting roughly 6 months. Your treatment plan and what to expect will be explained to you by your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Paclitaxel is injected into your system during a three-hour period (intravenously). To know more click here.

Does paclitaxel cause weight gain?

There is also evidence of weight increase after a breast cancer diagnosis, which is mostly related to the dramatic decrease in physical activity that occurs after a cancer diagnosis. In addition, paclitaxel-based chemotherapy has been linked to weight increase in patients with breast and lung cancer in studies.

Does paclitaxel affect the heart?

Paclitaxel-induced cardiotoxicity occurs either indirectly, as a result of a large histamine release, resulting in conduction abnormalities and arrhythmia, or directly, as a result of an effect on subcellular organelles, which can cause congestive heart failure (CHF).

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