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Tortaxel 260 mg Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PACLITAXEL-260MG

Uses:

Ovarian cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer.

Medicinal Benefits:

Tortaxel 260 mg Injection belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called anti-microtubule agents used to treat various types of cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer (in advanced/spreading state or after surgery) and advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It may also be used when other treatments have failed or in combination with other treatments. Tortaxel 260 mg Injection may also be indicated in patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma (cancer that develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels) associated with AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome), where other treatments have not been effective. Tortaxel 260 mg Injection contains ‘Paclitaxel’, which works by preventing the growth of certain cancer cells. 

FAQs

Tortaxel 260 mg Injection works by stopping cell division and preventing the growth of certain cancer cells.

Tortaxel 260 mg Injection might cause sterility which could be permanent. Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

The most common side effect of Tortaxel 260 mg Injection is hair loss. The hair may grow back after the treatment with Tortaxel 260 mg Injection is finished. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.