Napro TAX Benefits & Uses

Napro TAX is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Napro TAX 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

Napro TAX Related Warnings

Is the use of Napro TAX safe for pregnant women?

Napro TAX 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 Napro TAX safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Napro TAX on the Kidneys?

Napro TAX does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Napro TAX on the Liver?

Napro TAX may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Napro TAX on the Heart?

Napro TAX has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Napro TAX with Other Drugs

Napro TAX 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

Napro TAX Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Napro TAX

Is this Napro TAX habit forming or addictive?

Napro TAX does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Napro TAX as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Napro TAX should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Napro TAX in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Napro TAX Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Napro TAX

Taking Napro TAX with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Napro TAX

Taking Napro TAX with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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