Cytax 260 mg Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Cytax 260 mg Injection:
Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
Composition of Cytax 260 mg Injection:
Paclitaxel 260mg
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Description
Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
Uses
Paclitaxel is generally used in treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
Side effects
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Bleeding
- Decreased blood pressure
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Diarrhoea
- ears
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- neck and trunk)
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Rash
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Paclitaxel blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Paclitaxel generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic?
Yes, Paclitaxel is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic
Q. Is Paclitaxel a vesicant?
Paclitaxel is usually a vesicant (irritant)
Q. Is Paclitaxel light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic?
Yes, Paclitaxel is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic
Q. Does Paclitaxel cause hair loss?
Yes, Paclitaxel may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Paclitaxel therapy
Q. What is Paclitaxel derived from?
Paclitaxel is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.
Yes, Paclitaxel is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic
Q. Is Paclitaxel a vesicant?
Paclitaxel is usually a vesicant (irritant)
Q. Is Paclitaxel light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic?
Yes, Paclitaxel is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic
Q. Does Paclitaxel cause hair loss?
Yes, Paclitaxel may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Paclitaxel therapy
Q. What is Paclitaxel derived from?
Paclitaxel is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.
Expert Advice
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, liver problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression).Seek immediate medical attention if you observe allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, irregular heart-beats, dizziness, swelling of face or rash; tingling, burning or numbness in finger or toes.Inform your doctor if you are taking radiation therapy of the lungs or if you have Kaposi’s sarcoma with a sore or inflamed mouth.Women on this therapy should use two methods of contraception and 3 months after it.Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child and 3 months post it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.Do not drive or operate machinery as Paclitaxel may cause some dizziness, nausea or tiredness.Paclitaxel is not recommended for children below 18 years.Ensure that you receive anti-allergic medication before the therapy to prevent any allergic response.
Product Details
SKU: PC-912258
Product Description: Cytax 260 mg Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Cytax 260 mg Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
