Petaxel 260mg Injection

Short Description

Petaxel 260mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Petaxel 260mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Petaxel 260mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Petaxel 260mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. It is given as an intravenous (IV) injection into your vein usually over 1 hour and every three weeks. Do not take Petaxel 260mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection. Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or if you have swelling in your arms and legs that doesn't go away.