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INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     Paclitaxel

Manufacturer

:     FRESENIUS KABI INDIA PVT LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer

Packaging

:     1 Vial(S) Of 43.34ml

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹13493.05

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INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION contains Paclitaxel which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines called Taxanes. INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) when surgery/radiation therapy is not suitable. The medicine is also indicated for use to treat AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma when other treatments (such as anthracyclines) are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to paclitaxel and polyoxyethylated castor oil. It is also not recommended for use in patients with few white blood cells count and serious & uncontrolled infection. The medicine is also not used in patients suffering from severe liver disease.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.

Administration of this medicine can cause serious allergic reactions. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. This Injection may harm patients suffering from alcoholism as this medicine contains alcohol.

MEDICINAL USE OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Non-small cell lung cancer
  • AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION binds to β-tubulin subunits of microtubules, interferes with interphase (a process involving cell growth) and mitotic functions (a process of cell division), and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

SIDE EFFECTS OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Minor allergic reactions such as flushing, rash and/or itching
  • Infections such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sore throat/mouth ulcers, sore and red mouth
  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • Loss of hair
  • Pain in the muscles, cramps, joints
  • Fever, severe chills, headache, dizziness, tiredness, looking pale
  • Bleeding, bruising more easily than normal
  • Signs of peripheral neuropathy such as numbness, tingling/weakness in arms and legs
  • Temporary mild nail change and skin changes
  • Reactions at injection sites such as localized swelling, pain and/or redness of the skin.
  • Septic shock (severe drop in blood pressure) due to infections
  • Racing heartbeat, rapid beating of the heart, respiratory distress, heart attack, heart block
  • Fatigue, sweating, fainting, significant allergic reactions, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue and/or throat
  • Back pain, chest pain, pain around hands and feet, chills, abdominal pain.
DOSAGE OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION may be given once every 2 or 3 weeks. Paclitax 260 INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease in affected.

Since INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Since INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Ques 1: Can Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes, the common side effects of this medication are hair loss, and inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.

Ques 2: HHow does Paclitax 260 mg Injection work?

Ans :It works by interfering with the microtubule structures, which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply, and it slows the growth of cancer cells.

Ques 3: Does Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause liver problems?

Ans :Yes, this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.

Ques 4: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection while driving?

Ans :It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration, and alertness.

Ques 5: What are the side effects of Paclitax 260 mg Injection?

Ans :The common side effects of Paclitax 260 mg injection are anemia, hair loss, numb feet or hands, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, infections, swelling, bleeding, irritation on the injection site, and low blood pressure.

Ques 6: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection during pregnancy?

Ans :It is unsafe to take this medication during pregnancy as it causes harmful effects on the developing baby. Inform the doctor if the patient is planning for pregnancy before starting this medication.

Ques 7: Can Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes, the common side effects of this medication are hair loss, and inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.

Ques 8: How does Paclitax 260 mg Injection work?

Ans :It works by interfering with the microtubule structures, which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply, and it slows the growth of cancer cells.

Ques 9: Does Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause liver problems?

Ans :Yes, this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.

Ques 10: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection while driving?

Ans :It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration, and alertness.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION contains Paclitaxel which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines called Taxanes. INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) when surgery/radiation therapy is not suitable. The medicine is also indicated for use to treat AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma when other treatments (such as anthracyclines) are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to paclitaxel and polyoxyethylated castor oil. It is also not recommended for use in patients with few white blood cells count and serious & uncontrolled infection. The medicine is also not used in patients suffering from severe liver disease.

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.

Administration of this medicine can cause serious allergic reactions. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. This Injection may harm patients suffering from alcoholism as this medicine contains alcohol.

MEDICINAL USE OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Non-small cell lung cancer
  • AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION binds to β-tubulin subunits of microtubules, interferes with interphase (a process involving cell growth) and mitotic functions (a process of cell division), and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

SIDE EFFECTS OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Minor allergic reactions such as flushing, rash and/or itching
  • Infections such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sore throat/mouth ulcers, sore and red mouth
  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • Loss of hair
  • Pain in the muscles, cramps, joints
  • Fever, severe chills, headache, dizziness, tiredness, looking pale
  • Bleeding, bruising more easily than normal
  • Signs of peripheral neuropathy such as numbness, tingling/weakness in arms and legs
  • Temporary mild nail change and skin changes
  • Reactions at injection sites such as localized swelling, pain and/or redness of the skin.
  • Septic shock (severe drop in blood pressure) due to infections
  • Racing heartbeat, rapid beating of the heart, respiratory distress, heart attack, heart block
  • Fatigue, sweating, fainting, significant allergic reactions, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue and/or throat
  • Back pain, chest pain, pain around hands and feet, chills, abdominal pain.
DOSAGE OF INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION may be given once every 2 or 3 weeks. Paclitax 260 INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease in affected.

Since INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Since INTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Ques 1: Can Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes, the common side effects of this medication are hair loss, and inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.

Ques 2: HHow does Paclitax 260 mg Injection work?

Ans :It works by interfering with the microtubule structures, which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply, and it slows the growth of cancer cells.

Ques 3: Does Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause liver problems?

Ans :Yes, this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.

Ques 4: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection while driving?

Ans :It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration, and alertness.

Ques 5: What are the side effects of Paclitax 260 mg Injection?

Ans :The common side effects of Paclitax 260 mg injection are anemia, hair loss, numb feet or hands, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, infections, swelling, bleeding, irritation on the injection site, and low blood pressure.

Ques 6: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection during pregnancy?

Ans :It is unsafe to take this medication during pregnancy as it causes harmful effects on the developing baby. Inform the doctor if the patient is planning for pregnancy before starting this medication.

Ques 7: Can Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes, the common side effects of this medication are hair loss, and inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.

Ques 8: How does Paclitax 260 mg Injection work?

Ans :It works by interfering with the microtubule structures, which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply, and it slows the growth of cancer cells.

Ques 9: Does Paclitax 260 mg Injection cause liver problems?

Ans :Yes, this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.

Ques 10: Can I take Paclitax 260 mg Injection while driving?

Ans :It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration, and alertness.