Paclitaxel (AN) TM
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Active ingredients: paclitaxel
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PACLITAXEL AN paclitaxel 100mg/16.7mL concentrated injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
PACLITAXEL AN is indicated for the treatment of : Primart treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent; Treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the ovary and of the breast after failure of standard therapy; Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide; Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that over-express HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their metatastic disease; Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); In combination with gemcitabine (Gemzar), is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer who have relapsed following adjuvant/ neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Prior chemotherapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless to yellow viscous solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 16.7mL vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient paclitaxel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
