Cytax NAB Benefits & Uses

Cytax NAB is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Other Benefits

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

Cytax NAB 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

Cytax NAB Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cytax NAB 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)

Cytax NAB Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytax NAB safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Cytax NAB safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Cytax NAB on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Cytax NAB on the Liver?

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytax NAB on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cytax NAB with Other Drugs

Cytax NAB 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

Cytax NAB Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Cytax NAB

Is this Cytax NAB habit forming or addictive?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

No

Cytax NAB Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytax NAB

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytax NAB

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 865-866

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)

Cytax NAB 100mg Injection