PAC MED 100mg Injection : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

PAC MED Benefits & Uses

PAC MED is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Vaginal Cancer

PAC MED 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: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin
Adult	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 225 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin

PAC MED Side Effects

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

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Moderate

Bleeding
Edema
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Rash
Flushing
Diarrhoea
Hair Loss
Infection
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

PAC MED Related Warnings

Is the use of PAC MED safe for pregnant women?

PAC MED has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume PAC MED without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of PAC MED safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking PAC MED. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of PAC MED on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of PAC MED on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of PAC MED on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking PAC MED. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of PAC MED on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of PAC MED with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Etanercept

Ritonavir

Moderate

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Ketoconazole

PAC MED Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about PAC MED

Is this PAC MED habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of PAC MED has not been reported.

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

After taking PAC MED you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

PAC MED should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

PAC MED is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

PAC MED Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and PAC MED

You can take PAC MED with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and PAC MED

Taking alcohol with PAC MED can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 967-969

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user;Abraxane® (paclitaxel protein-bound particles)

PAC MED 100mg Injection