Ixabepilone Benefits & Uses

Ixabepilone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Ixabepilone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given as 40 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hr every 3 weeks, not to exceed 88 mg/dose
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given as 40 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hr every 3 weeks, not to exceed 88 mg/dose

Ixabepilone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ixabepilone is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Pain or discomfort
Hair Loss
Reduced blood platelets
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Peripheral Neuropathy

Ixabepilone Related Warnings

Is the use of Ixabepilone safe for pregnant women?

Ixabepilone can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Ixabepilone safe during breastfeeding?

Ixabepilone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Kidneys?

Ixabepilone is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ixabepilone on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ixabepilone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ixabepilone with Other Drugs

Ixabepilone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Itraconazole

Clarithromycin

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ixabepilone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ixabepilone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Neutropenia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Ixabepilone

Is this Ixabepilone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ixabepilone.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ixabepilone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ixabepilone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ixabepilone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ixabepilone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ixabepilone

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ixabepilone, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ixabepilone

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ixabepilone as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ixempra ®Kit (ixabepilone)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 723-725

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