Taxol

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Taxol Information

Taxol is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Taxol have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Taxol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Taxol Benefits & Uses

Taxol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Taxol 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

Taxol Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Taxol safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Taxol. If you are pregnant, do not take Taxol without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Taxol safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Taxol on the Kidneys?


    Taxol is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Taxol on the Liver?


    Taxol 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 Taxol on the Heart?


    Taxol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Taxol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz
    Ketoconazole

    Taxol Contraindications

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


    Frequently asked Questions about Taxol

    • Is this Taxol habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Taxol.

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


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

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Taxol should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


      No, Taxol is not used to treat mental disorders.

      No

    Taxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Taxol


      Taking Taxol with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Taxol


      Consuming Taxol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

      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)


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