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• What is paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• What are the possible side effects of paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• What is the most important information I should know about paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• How should I use paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Abraxane)?
• What happens if I overdose (Abraxane)?
• What should I avoid while using paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• What other drugs will affect paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Abraxane)?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of paclitaxel protein-bound.

What happens if I overdose (Abraxane)?

If for any reason an overdose of paclitaxel protein-bound is suspected, seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Symptoms of a paclitaxel protein-bound overdose tend to be similar to side effects caused by the medication, although often more severe.

What should I avoid while using paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?

Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound.

Skin accidentally exposed to paclitaxel protein-bound should be rinsed thoroughly with soap and warm water.

What other drugs will affect paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?

Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound.

Paclitaxel protein-bound can interact with many other medications, including other chemotherapy drugs. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound.

Where can I get more information?

Your healthcare provider may have additional information about paclitaxel protein-bound that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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