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Paclitaxel (UNII: P88XT4IS4D) (Paclitaxel - UNII:P88XT4IS4D)
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel 30 mg in 5 mL
INTRAVENOUS
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Paclitaxel Injection, USP is indicated as subsequent therapy for the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the ovary. As first-line therapy, paclitaxel is indicated in combination with cisplatin. Paclitaxel is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of node-positive breast cancer administered sequentially to standard doxorubicin-containing combination chemotherapy. In the clinical trial, there was an overall favorable effect on disease-free and overall survival in the total population of patients with receptor-positive and receptor-negative tumors, but the benefit has been specifically demonstrated by available data (median follow-up 30 months) only in the patients with estrogen and progesterone receptornegative tumors (see CLINICAL STUDIES, Breast Carcinoma ). Paclitaxel Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinica
Paclitaxel Injection, USP is supplied as follows: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Preparation and Administration Precautions.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PACLITAXEL- PACLITAXEL INJECTION, SOLUTION BRECKENRIDGE PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. ---------- PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP (PATIENT INFORMATION INCLUDED) RX ONLY WARNING Paclitaxel Injection, USP should be administered under the supervision of a physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Appropriate management of complications is possible only when adequate diagnostic and treatment facilities are readily available. Anaphylaxis and severe hypersensitivity reactions characterized by dyspnea and hypotension requiring treatment, angioedema, and generalized urticaria have occurred in 2% to 4% of patients receiving paclitaxel in clinical trials. Fatal reactions have occurred in patients despite premedication. All patients should be pretreated with corticosteroids, diphenhydramine, and H antagonists (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section). Patients who experience severe hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel should not be rechallenged with the drug. Paclitaxel therapy should not be given to patients with solid tumors who have baseline neutrophil counts of less than 1,500 cells/mm and should not be given to patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma if the baseline neutrophil count is less than 1,000 cells/mm . In order to monitor the occurrence of bone marrow suppression, primarily neutropenia, which may be severe and result in infection, it is recommended that frequent peripheral blood cell counts be performed on all patients receiving paclitaxel. DESCRIPTION Paclitaxel Injection, USP is a clear colorless to slightly yellow viscous solution. It is supplied as a nonaqueous solution intended for dilution with a suitable parenteral fluid prior to intravenous infusion. Paclitaxel is available in 30 mg (5 mL), 100 mg (16.7 mL), and 300 mg (50 mL) multi-dose vials. Each mL of sterile nonpyrogenic solution contains 6 mg paclitaxel, 527 mg of Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil, NF, 49.7% (v/v) Dehydrated Alcohol, USP and 2 mg Citric Acid, USP. Paclitaxel is a natural product with antitumor activity. Paclitaxel is obtain Read the complete document