Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 21, 2012

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Abraxane Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?

Do not take paclitaxel protein-bound without first talking to your doctor if you have

kidney disease;
liver disease;
heart disease; or
poor bone marrow function.

The use of paclitaxel protein-bound may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Men should not father a child while receiving treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound.

Paclitaxel protein-bound is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that paclitaxel protein-bound is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use paclitaxel protein-bound without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound if either you or your partner is of childbearing potential.

It is not known whether paclitaxel protein-bound passes into breast milk. Do not take paclitaxel protein-bound without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.

How should I use paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane)?

Paclitaxel protein-bound should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.

Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with paclitaxel protein-bound to monitor progress and side effects.

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

Your healthcare provider will store paclitaxel protein-bound as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing paclitaxel protein-bound at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.

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