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Composition :

PACLITAXEL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Adley Formulations

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

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About AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection

AB-Pacli 100 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. 
 
AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection contains ‘Paclitaxel’, which works by stopping cell division and preventing the growth of certain cancer cells. 
 
In some cases, AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection may cause common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhoea, and joint or muscle pain. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning pregnancy. AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection is not recommended for children below 18 years. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.

Uses of AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection

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

Directions for Use

AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

AB-Pacli 100 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. AB-Pacli 100 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. AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection contains ‘Paclitaxel’, which works by preventing the growth of certain cancer cells. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Eat protein-rich foods like fish, poultry, eggs, and legumes.
  • Include foods with minerals and vitamins essential for hair health.
  • Join a support group to connect with others experiencing hair loss.
  • Openly discuss your feelings about hair loss.
  • Consider covering up with wigs, hats, or scarves.
  • Be patient and avoid seeking miracle cures.
  • If you experience symptoms such as mouth ulcers, redness, difficulty in swallowing or talking, abdominal pain, and painful bowel movements as a drug side effect, consult your doctor as they may adjust the dose if necessary or prescribe alternative medication.
  • Practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly, to prevent infection.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your mucous membranes hydrated and promote healing.
  • Avoid spicy or acidic foods, which can irritate the mucous membranes and exacerbate inflammation.
  • Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, to reduce inflammation.
  • Follow a soft food diet to reduce discomfort and promote healing.
  • Eat well-cooked food to minimize infection risk.
  • Practice good hand hygiene to prevent infections.
  • Avoid crowds and people with illnesses to reduce exposure.
  • Wear a mask when necessary to lower infection risk.
  • Rest adequately to support your body's healing process.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Regularly monitor blood cell counts for changes.
  • Seek immediate medical help if symptoms like fever, chills, or fatigue occur.
  • Consult your doctor right away if concerning symptoms arise.
  • Follow your doctor's guidance on managing myelosuppression and infection prevention.
  • Your doctor may recommend regular liver function tests (LFT) to monitor liver enzyme levels.
  • To support your liver, eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
  • Avoid eating processed meats, sugary foods, and unhealthy fats.
  • Limit your alcohol consumption, since too much can worsen liver function and contribute to high levels of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP).
  • Stay active with regular exercise, drink plenty of water, and try to avoid harmful chemicals that can damage your liver.
  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of elevated ALP levels.
  • Try taking pain relievers like paracetamol, ibuprofen or naproxen to releve discomfort and pain.
  • Avoid strenuous activities that worsen muscle and joint pain.
  • Do gentle stretching exercises to enhance muscle flexibility and reduce joint pain.
  • Apply cold or warm compresses to your joints and muscles for pain relief.
  • Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • If your joint/muscle pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
Managing Medication-Triggered Flushing (Reddening of the skin): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Drug Warnings

Do not take AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its components, if your white blood cell or platelet count is very low, if you have a serious uncontrolled infection, and AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection has to be given for the treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma (cancer that causes lesions in soft tissues), or if you have severe liver problems. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, abnormal blood cell counts, irregular heartbeat, tingling, numbness, or burning sensation in fingers or toes, visual problems, if you are on radiation therapy, or if you have Kaposi’s sarcoma and have a sore or inflamed mouth. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PaclitaxelRitonavir
Severe
PaclitaxelThalidomide
Severe

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PaclitaxelRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Taking Ritonavir and AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection may significantly increase the blood levels of AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritonavir with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. In case of any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PaclitaxelThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Taking thalidomide together with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of blood clots and other complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PaclitaxelEtanercept
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
When Etanercept is used with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Etanercept and AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PaclitaxelInfliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Combining Infliximab with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection can enhance the breakdown of AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection in the body. This can reduce the treatment outcomes and can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection with Infliximab together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PaclitaxelBaricitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Coadministration of baricitinib and AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection can raise the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PaclitaxelClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Combining AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection with Clozapine can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection with Clozapine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
PaclitaxelCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Combining Cladribine with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection with Cladribine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PaclitaxelTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection:
Taking Tofacitinib with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection and Tofacitinib together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs and spices in your diet.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.

Habit Forming

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection works by stopping cell division and preventing the growth of certain cancer cells.

AB-Pacli 100 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 AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection is hair loss. The hair may grow back after the treatment with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection is finished. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • GEMFIBROZIL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • NEVIRAPINE
  • CLOPIDOGREL

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check for liver activity, kidney function and blood cell count.
  • You and/or your partner should use reliable contraception during treatment with AB-Pacli 100 mg Injection and for at least six months after the treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Breast cancer: It is a type of cancer that develops in the breast when the breast cells begin to grow abnormally. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm.

Ovarian Cancer: Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and multiply in the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Signs and symptoms include pain, swelling, or a feeling of pressure in the pelvis or abdomen, frequent or sudden urge to urinate, feeling full or trouble eating, a lump in the pelvic area, gas, bloating, or constipation.

Non-small cell lung cancer: It is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the lungs. Smoking is the major risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer. Symptoms include a cough that does not go away and shortness of breath.

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