Zupaxel 300mg Injection
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is an anticancer medicine, used in chemotherapy to treat a number of cancers. Primarily it is used in the treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It is sold under the trade name of Taxol. Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is categorized as a plant alkaloid, a taxane and a antimicrotublue agent. Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is injected into the body by injection or infusion.
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is a type of irritant that may cause an inflammation of your vein through which it is being given. Other side effects or reactions that you may experience on taking Zupaxel 300 MG Injection are nausea, vomiting tendency, hair loss, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, mucositis, skin rash, flushing, blurred vision, numbness, dizziness, fever, paleness, difficulty in breathing, cough, sweating, slow or irregular heartbeat and chest pain. In certain adverse cases, it may cause major arthralgia, myalgia. It is advised that you seek medical attention if you are afflicted with any of these side effects.
Before taking Zupaxel 300 MG Injection discuss with your doctor if you have any of the conditions mentioned below:
If you are taking any prescriptive or over the counter drugs, herbal medications or dietary supplements.
If you are planning to take any immunization, vaccination or radiation treatment anytime soon.
If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.
If you have any allergies, bacterial or viral infections.
If you are under 18 years of age.
If you have heart, liver, kidney or bone marrow disorders.
Do not get pregnant while under Zupaxel 300 MG Injection treatment. Use contraception for both men and women. Should you become pregnant, notify your doctor. The dosage is determined by your doctor according to your individual specifications and condition. The usual dose for treatment in ovarian and breast cancer is of two types; one is giving about 175 mg for three hours every three weeks followed by a Cisplatin therapy. And the second one is giving 135 mg for 24 hours every three weeks followed by the same cisplatin therapy.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Use
Ovarian Cancer
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the female reproductive system.
Breast Cancer
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is used in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer which is a type of cancer that affects the lungs.
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Zupaxel 300 MG Injection is used in the treatment of Kaposi’s Sarcoma which is a type of cancer that develops under the skin in the lining of mouth, nose, and throat.
Side Effects
Neutropenia
Difficulty In Swallowing
Dizziness
Fever
Pale Skin
Allergic Skin Reaction
Mouth Ulcers
Difficulty In Breathing
Chest Discomfort
Swelling And Redness At The Injection Site
Diarrhoea
Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair
Nausea Or Vomiting
Joint Pain
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Overdose instructions
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Work
This medicine belongs to the class antimicrotubule agent. It stabilizes the microtubules by precluding the depolymerization. This results in the hindrance of the normal reorganization dynamics of the microtubule network. This reorganisation is essential for vital interphase and cellular functions like mitotic.