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Paclitaxel Accord

Paclitaxel, the active ingredient in Paclitaxel Accord, is a chemotherapy agent presented as a sterile injectable solution for intravenous use.

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What is Paclitaxel?

Paclitaxel, the active ingredient in Paclitaxel Accord, is a chemotherapy agent presented as a sterile injectable solution for intravenous use. It is used in the treatment of various solid tumours and haematologic malignancies in adult patients. GNH USA supplies Paclitaxel Accord as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving oncology centres, hospitals and pharmacies worldwide.

GNH USA supplies Paclitaxel Accord as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving oncology centres, hospitals and pharmacies worldwide.

What is Paclitaxel used for?

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- Breast cancer: improves disease‑free survival when combined with other agents. - Non‑small cell lung cancer: used as a first‑line or second‑line therapy in combination regimens. - Ovarian cancer: administered after surgical debulking to reduce recurrence risk. - Kaposi's sarcoma: provides antitumour activity in HIV‑related disease. - Gastric cancer: part of combination protocols for advanced disease. - Pancreatic cancer: used in multi‑drug regimens for metastatic disease.

What are the side effects of Paclitaxel?

Paclitaxel may elicit a range of adverse reactions that vary in frequency and severity.

Common Side Effects: - Neutropenia: reduced neutrophil count increasing infection risk. - Alopecia: hair loss that may be temporary. - Peripheral neuropathy: tingling or numbness in extremities. - Nausea and vomiting: gastrointestinal upset. - Fatigue: generalised tiredness. - Myalgia: muscle aches.

Serious or Rare Side Effects: - Anaphylactic reactions: severe hypersensitivity requiring immediate medical attention. - Cardiotoxicity: arrhythmias or decreased cardiac function. - Severe neutropenic infection: febrile neutropenia. - Pulmonary toxicity: interstitial pneumonitis. - Hepatotoxicity: elevated liver enzymes or liver injury. - Thromboembolic events: deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.

What precautions apply to Paclitaxel?

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What does Paclitaxel interact with?

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Product details

Drug
Paclitaxel
Route
Intravenous Use
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Origin
EU

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