Nab-Axitaxel 100 Injection is an anti-cancer medication that may be used in combination with other medicines. It is used for the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer in adults.
Nab-Axitaxel 100 Injection is given as an injection by a trained healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. It should be used exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but the treatment should not be stopped unless your doctor tells you to.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. It may also cause serious side effects such as swelling of hands or lips, hair loss, and nerve problems. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medications along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
USES OF NAB-AXITAXEL SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
- Treatment of Breast cancer
- Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
- Treatment of Pancreatic cancer
BENEFITS OF NAB-AXITAXEL SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
In Treatment of Breast cancer
Nab-Axitaxel 100 Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Nab-Axitaxel 100 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NAB-AXITAXEL SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nab-Axitaxel
- Hair loss
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- ECG changes
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Infection
- Diarrhea
- Low blood platelets
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Peripheral edema
- Fever
- Decreased appetite
- Rash
- Dehydration
HOW TO USE NAB-AXITAXEL SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW NAB-AXITAXEL SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION WORKS
Nab-Axitaxel 100 Injection is a combination of two medicines: paclitaxel and albumin. Paclitaxel, an anticancer chemical derived from plants, works by stopping cancer cells from separating into two new cells. This blocks the growth of the cancer. Albumin, a natural protein in blood, works by replacing the blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.
