Dutaxel 260mg Injection 43.4ml Allschoolabs -

Description

INTRODUCTION
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION contains Paclitaxel which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines called Taxanes. DUTAXEL 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.
DUTAXEL 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.
DUTAXEL 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.
Before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you had previously received radiation to your chest and/or suffering from thrombocytopenia?(low platelet count)/acute infections (such as herpes zoster, chickenpox, herpes), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), liver problems (such as mild/moderate hepatic impairment) and/or heart problems (such as severe coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction and arrhythmias).
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION which should be continued for next-6 months after completing the treatment. The medicine is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
DUTAXEL 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.
The most common side effects of receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION are minor allergic reactions (such as flushing, rash, itching), shortness of breath, sore throat/mouth ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of hair. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
USES OF DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

Treats ovarian and breast cancer.

Treats advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer)

Treats AIDS-related Kaposi?s sarcoma in affected individuals.

HOW DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION WORKS
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION

COMMON

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.

UNCOMMON

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.

RARE

Febrile neutropenia (type of fever) due to low white blood cell count associated with fever and increased risk of infection

Motor neuropathy (disease that affects your body?s motor nerves)

Pulmonary embolism (blockade of lung artery), lung fibrosis (damaged/scarred lung tissue), interstitial pneumonia (scarring of lung tissue), pleural effusion (build of fluid between lungs and chest)

Bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, inflammation of colon, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)

Skin redness

Peritonitis (inflammation of abdominal layer)

Fever, dehydration, weakness

Anaphylactic reactions (life threatening allergic reaction).

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom gets worse.
Nausea and vomiting:
Try to receive DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if symptom gets worse.
Headache:
If DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or severe, inform your doctor.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Tiredness:
Make sure you take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol. Try to receive DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION at a time when you can sit down (or lie down) when the symptoms are at their worst. Avoid driving or using tools or machinery until you feel well.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Women with child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION which should be continued for next-6 months after completing the treatment. Consult your doctor before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION.
BREASTFEEDING
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether the medicine pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or use heavy machines if you feel dizzy/tired after receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION since it may cause harmful effects to the patient.
KIDNEY
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patient with chronic kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION.
LIVER
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not receive DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION if you are allergic to paclitaxel, polyoxyethylated castor oil and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart conduction problems, severe coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction and arrhythmias. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
OTHERS
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
Have too few white blood cells count

Have serious and uncontrolled infection.
Before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
Have signs of bone marrow suppression such as fever, sever chills, sore throat and/or mouth ulcers

Had previous radiation to your chest

Have signs of mucositis such as sore/red mouth

Suffer from thrombocytopenia?(low platelet count)

Suffer from acute infections (such as herpes zoster, chickenpox, herpes).
Use in Pediatrics:
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Use in Geriatrics:
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug ? Drug interactions:
Before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Erythromycin, rifampicin (medicines used to treat infections)

Ketoconazole (used for fungal infections)

Fluoxetine (used to stabilize mood)

Carbamazepine, phenytoin (used to treat seizures/epilepsy)

Gemfibrozil (used to lower blood lipid levels)

Cimetidine (used for heartburn/stomach ulcers)

Ritonavir, saquinavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, efavirenz, nevirapine (used to treat HIV and AIDS)

Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots)

Verapamil, quinidine (used to treat irregular heart rhythms)

Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, muscle spasm, seizures)

Cyclosporine (used to prevent rejection of transplanted organ)

Cisplatin (used for testicular cancer)

Cimetidine (used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Ranitidine (used for indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease and prevent stomach ulcers)

Dexamethasone (used for inflammation, severe allergies)

Diphenhydramine (used to treat short term sleep problems).
Overdosage:
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Paclitaxel

Pharmacological Category :?? Antineoplastic agents

Therapeutic Indication :?? Ovarian cancer, Breast cancer, Kaposi sarcoma, Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? ? ? ? ?

Dosage Forms :?? Injection

MORE INFORMATION

Keep DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION out of reach of children

Do not store DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION above 25?C

FAQs ABOUT DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION
What is DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION used for?
DUTAXEL 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. It is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) and AIDS-related Kaposi?s sarcoma in affected individuals.
How DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION works?
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.
What are the most common side effects of receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION?
The most common side effects of receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION are minor allergic reactions (such as flushing, rash, itching), shortness of breath, sore throat/mouth ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of hair. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
How to administer DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION?
DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION be used in pregnant women?
No, DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Women with child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION which should be continued for next-6 months after completing the treatment. Consult your doctor before receiving DUTAXEL 260MG INJECTION.
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