Intaxel 100 Mg/16.67 ml Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3170

USA Brand Name

Intaxel

Strength

100mg/16.67ml

Generic Name

Paclitaxel

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi

## Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel)

## What Is The Generic Name For Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection:

Paclitaxel is the generic version for Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

Intaxel

## About Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel)

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Paclitaxel, which is used in the treatment ofbreast cancer,non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Breast canceristype of cancerthat develops frombreasttissue. Symptoms of breast cancer includelumpin the breast,dimplingof the skin, a change in breast shape, and fluid coming from the nipple, an inverted nipple, or a red/ scaly patch of skin. Non-small-cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is epitheliallung cancerother thansmall cell lung carcinoma(SCLC). NSCLCs are comparatively insensitive tochemotherapy, compared to small cell carcinoma. Pancreatic cancer starts when abnormal cells in thepancreasgrow & divide out of control and form a tumor. Thepancreasis a gland located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach & the spine which makes enzymes that help digestion and hormones that control blood-sugar levels. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection.It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Paclitaxel, which is available in the various strengths & substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Ovarian Cancer

Breast Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

## How Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel) Works:

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection has an active ingredient; Paclitaxel is an anti-cancer medicine which works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. Paclitaxel is a taxoid antineoplastic agent used as first-line and succeeding therapy for the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the ovary, & other various cancers including breast cancer. Paclitaxel is a new antimicrotubule agent which promotes the assembly of microtubules from tubulin dimers & stabilizes microtubules by preventing depolymerization. This stability results in the inhibition of the normal dynamic restructuring of the microtubule network which is essential for vital interphase & mitotic cellular functions. Paclitaxel also induces abnormal arrays or “bundles” of microtubules throughout the cell cycle & multiple asters of microtubules during mitosis. This slows the growth of cancer cells & eventually kills them.

## Before You Use Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Paclitaxel

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

You should not take Intaxel Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Are patient with neutrophils count less than 1,16.670 cells/mm3

Have you have liver problems

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Notice unexplained bruising or bleeding

Have sore throat, mouth ulcers

Have high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Paclitaxel, which is used in the treatment ofbreast cancer,non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel) to Be Used:

As Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

## How To Take The Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

You are always advised to take Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek emergency medical attention and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by your doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly recommended to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medication to make up for the missed dosage. Since Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Intaxel 100 Mg/ 16.67 Ml Injection (Paclitaxel):

Nausea

Vomiting

Weakness

Low blood platelets

Rash

Upper respiratory tract infection

Urinary tract infection

Bleeding

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Flushing

Hair loss

Decreased blood pressure

Peripheral neuropathy

Diarrhea

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Neutropenia

Dizziness

Fever and chills

Pale skin

Allergic Skin Reaction

Mouth ulcers

Chest discomfort

Swelling and redness at the injection site

Joint pain

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Clozapine

Diltiazem

Atorvastatin

Live vaccines

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Cardiac conduction abnormalities

Liver disorder

## Warning And Precaution:

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must use two methods of contraception while on this therapy & 3 months after it to avoid pregnancy

You must get your regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine

You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents

You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your physician if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Intaxel 100 mg/ 16.67 ml Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while storing.