Leaflet ONXOL 6mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: paclitaxel (taxane antineoplastic)
ATC: L01CD01 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Plant alkaloids and other natural products | Taxanes)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy agent used in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, ovarian, and lung cancer. It works by inhibiting cell division, stabilizing microtubules, and preventing chromosome separation during mitosis.
The medication is administered intravenously, as directed by a doctor, usually once every three weeks. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and undergo regular tests to monitor the therapy's effects.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, hair loss, or peripheral neuropathy. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include nausea, hair loss, and peripheral neuropathy. In rare cases, severe reactions such as myelosuppression or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before use.
General data about ONXOL 6mg / ml
- Substance: paclitaxel
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W51255003
- Concentration: 6mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form: concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: S - Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for paclitaxel
Concentrations available for paclitaxel
- 5mg/ml
- 6mg/ml