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Taxhal 300mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Paclitaxel
Manufacturer : HALSTED PHARMA PVT. LTD.
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s)
Introduction to Taxhal 300mg Injection
Taxhal 300mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent paclitaxel. It is used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome) related Kaposi’s sarcoma. Cancer is a condition in which cells divide and grow fast and in an uncontrolled manner. This medicine is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.
Taxhal 300mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. This chemotherapy medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, uncontrolled infection, and low white blood cell or platelet count. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disorders before taking this medicine.
Administration of this medicine may cause serious allergic reactions. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. Taxhal 300mg Injection may be harmful to patients suffering from alcoholism as this medicine contains alcohol.
Uses of Taxhal 300mg Injection
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
Therapeutic Effects of Taxhal 300mg Injection
Taxhal 300mg Injection inhibits the microtubule structures present in the cell. Microtubule structures help cancer cells to divide and multiply. Inhibition of these structures slows the growth of cancer cells.
Interaction of Taxhal 300mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Taxhal 300mg Injection
- Keep Taxhal 300mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
How to consume Taxhal 300mg Injection
It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse.
Safety Advices for Taxhal 300mg Injection
Pregnancy
Taxhal 300mg Injection can harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication.
Breast Feeding
Stop breastfeeding during the treatment with Taxhal 300mg Injection. Consult your doctor for potential risks.
Lungs
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Liver
It is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Taxhal 300mg Injection
Alcohol
It is unsafe to take this medication with alcohol.
Driving
The alcohol present in Taxhal 300mg Injection may affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving if you feel unwell.
Side Effects of Taxhal 300mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Serious allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face, lips, throat, or tongue, trouble breathing, and swallowing)
- Severe diarrhea
- Severe stomach pain
Common:
- Anemia, feeling tired
- Hair loss
- Burning, tingling, or numbness in your feet or hands
- Muscle and joint pain
- Vomiting, nausea
- Mouth or lip sores
- Infections
- Swelling of hands, feet, and face
- Bleeding
- Irritation at the injection site
- Low blood pressure
Word of Advice
Inform the doctor if the patient is allergic to this medication, liver, heart conditions and other medication taken for different medical conditions before taking this medicine. Liver, blood pressure, and blood count should be monitored while taking this medication. Don't take this medication if the patient is planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy and in breastfeeding mothers as it causes harmful effects on developing babies. Avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking this medication as it can affect concentration and alertness.
FAQs
Q 1. Does Taxhal 300mg Injection cause liver problems?
Yes this medication is contraindicated in the patients with severe liver disorders. Inform the doctor before starting this medication.
Q 2. Can I take a Taxhal 300mg Injection while driving?
It is unsafe to use this medication while driving because it can cause dizziness, lack of concentration and alertness.
Fact Box of Taxhal 300mg Injection
Molecule name | Paclitaxel |
Therapeutic class | Diterpenoids |
Pharmacological class | Antineoplastic agent |
Indications | Breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. |
References
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Cytotoxic agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1707 - 1709.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 865.
- Hospira UK Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on March 2020] [ Accessed on 22nd June 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3891.pdf
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on April 2011] [ Accessed on 22nd June 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/020262s049lbl.pdf
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