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Generic: paclitaxel protein-bound View All Brands Abraxane A mitotic inhibitor - It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? NANOPARTICLE ALBUMIN- BOUND PACLITAXEL is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat breast cancer. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: infection (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes) kidney disease liver disease low blood counts, like low platelets, red blood cells, or white blood cells recent or ongoing radiation therapy an unusual or allergic reaction to paclitaxel, albumin, other chemotherapy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This drug is given as an infusion into a vein. It is administered in a hospital or clinic by a specially trained health care professional. A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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