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Abraxane 100 mg Injection

Abraxane 100 mg Injection( Paclitaxel (100mg))

Name	Abraxane 100 mg Injection
Salt	Paclitaxel (100mg)
Manufactured By	Biocon
Packaging	Injection
Use	Anti cancer drug

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Abraxane 100 Mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used to treat various types of cancers. It contains albumin-bound Paclitaxel which is extensively used in chemotherapy.

Uses

Abraxane 100 Mg Injection is used for the following,

Treating advanced breast cancer usually after failure in combination therapy or relapse.
Treating locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), in combination with carboplatin as a first-line treatment.
To treat metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in combination with gemcitabine.

How does Abraxane 100 Mg Injection work?

Abraxane 100 Mg Injection makes use of Paclitaxel which is a highly effective anti-cancer drug. An issue with Paclitaxel is the toxicity of its normal solvent Cremophor EL, however, in this medicine Paclitaxel is bound to albumin nanoparticles making it safe.

Paclitaxel is a cytoskeletal drug that interferes with cell division and thus prevents the growth and spread of cancer in the body.

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects of Abraxane 100 Mg Injection are,

Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Reduced blood platelet count
Rashes
Upper respiratory tract infection
Urinary tract infection
Bleeding
Anemia
Hair loss
Reduced blood pressure
Tingling and numbness of feet and hand
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count

These side effects usually resolve on their own, contact your doctor if they seem to persist.

Risks to consider

Let your doctor know about your medical history, especially of,

Blood disorders
Decreased bone marrow function
Infections
Heart problems
High or low blood pressure,
Liver disease

This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking the Abraxane 100 Mg Injection.

Limit alcoholic beverages while you are on this medicine.

Wash your hands well and limit contact with people who have any infections, as this medicine may increase the chances of infection.

Dosage

The dosage depends on numerous factors. Your doctor will take these into consideration and decide the correct dosage for you.

Your doctor may change the dosage depending on your response to the medication.

The dose is to be administered by a registered nurse or doctor, kindly do not self-administer.

Name	Abraxane 100 mg Injection
Salt	Paclitaxel (100mg)
Manufactured By	Biocon
Packaging	Injection
Use	Anti cancer drug