Paclitaxel Injection 300mg is a chemotherapy medication used in the treatment of various cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and Kaposi’s sarcoma. It belongs to the class of taxanes, which work by interfering with the normal function of microtubules in cancer cells, thereby preventing their growth and spread.
🔥 Key Benefits / Uses:
Treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
Effective in ovarian cancer.
Used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Helpful in AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Can be used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medicines.
📌 Dosage / How to Use:
Given as an intravenous (IV) infusion by a trained healthcare professional.
The dose and schedule depend on the patient’s body surface area, cancer type, and treatment protocol.
Often administered in cycles every 3 weeks or as prescribed by an oncologist.
Pre-medication with anti-allergic drugs and corticosteroids may be required to reduce side effects.
⚠️ Side Effects:
Common: Hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, muscle pain, weakness.
Blood-related: Low white blood cells (neutropenia), anemia, increased risk of infections.
Serious: Severe allergic reactions, nerve damage (tingling/numbness in hands and feet), heart rhythm changes.
Patients must be monitored closely during treatment.
