PACLITAXEL 100MG INJECTION (PACLITERO)

PACLITAXEL 100MG INJECTION (PACLITERO)

DESCRIPTION

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PACKAGE

Brand Name:- Paclitero

Generic Name:- Paclitaxel

Manufacturer:- Hetero

Dosage Form:- Injection

Strength:- 100mg

Composition:- Paclitaxel

Packaging:- 1vial

Indication:- Breast, Pancreatic, Non-small cell lung cancer.

Storage:- Store at room temperature.

Overview

Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg) is an anti-cancer medication that is used in the treatment of breast, pancreatic, and non-small cell lung cancer. This medication is given as an injection by your doctor or nurse. This injection works by stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body. Your doctor will decide your exact dosage. Take this medicine according to your doctor’s dosing schedule. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way as it may lead to some severe side effects. Close monitoring of blood cell count is required during treatment with this medicine.

Pharmacodynamics Of Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg Injection)

Paclitero is a microtubule inhibitor that promotes the assembly of microtubules from tubulin dimers and stabilizes microtubules by preventing depolymerization. Paclitero induces the bundles of microtubules throughout the cell cycle and multiple asters of microtubules during mitosis. It takes 30 and 180 minutes of infusion of paclitero at a dose level of 80 to 375mg.

Substitutes Of Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg)

  • Cytax
  • Petaxel
  • Taxol
  • Mitotax
  • Paxuba

Side Effects Of Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg Injection)

This medicine may cause some serious and unwanted side effects. Which requires immediate medical attention otherwise it can also lead to higher risk. Do not forget to discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.

Common Side Effects 

  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Bleeding
  • Weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Low blood pressure
  • Muscle pain
  • Constipation
  • Swelling
  • Joint pain
  • Hair loss
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Tingling and numbness of feet and hand
  • Fatigue
  • Low blood platelets
  • Swelling and redness on the injection site
  • Fungal infection
  • Dizziness
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Sore mouth

Serious Side Effect 

  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Pale skin
  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Painful urination
  • Neutropenia
  • Fever and chills
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Chest discomfort
  • Diarrhea
  • Chest discomfort
  • Anemia
  • Slower heartbeat

Note- If any of these side effects occur, please contact your doctor

Dosage

Use this injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this medication according to your dosing schedule. Dose administration should be decided by your doctor according to your response to the treatment.

Missed Dose 

  • In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. It is important to take the dose of this medicine as scheduled by your medical advisor.

Overdose 

  • Emergency medical treatment is required. Please contact your medical advisor in case of an overdose.

Usage Of Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg Injection)

This medicine is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the female reproductive system, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and Kaposi’s sarcoma (a type of cancer that develops under the skin, mouth, or sore). Do not stop the use of this medicine without taking permission from your doctor. Try not to miss your dosing schedule. Usage of this medicine depends on your medical condition and your response to the treatment.

Warning

Before starting treatment with Paclitero (Paclitaxel 100mg Injection), do not forget to discuss your previous medical history with your doctor.

  •  Contraception
    • Use effective methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Children and adolescents
    • This medicine is not advisable for use in children and adolescents.

Warnings For Female 

  • Pregnancy
    • Paclitero injection shouldn’t be used by women who are pregnant. It is recommended that this medication should be avoided during pregnancy.
  • Breastfeeding
    • This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless it is necessary. Please consult your doctor.

General Warnings And Precautions

  • Close monitoring of blood cell count is required during treatment with this medicine.
  • This medicine may cause some severe infections.
  • This medication is not recommended in patients who are suffering from liver injuries.
  • This medicine may cause serious skin allergies.

Cautions

  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
  • May harm the liver.
  • Not safe for pregnant women.
  • Decrease white blood cell count.
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