Uses, Side Effects, Price of PACLIMIN Injection 1's

PACLIMIN INJECTION contains Paclitaxel which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines called Taxanes. PACLIMIN INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as the first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum-containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

PACLIMIN INJECTION is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) when surgery/radiation therapy is not suitable. The medicine is also indicated for use to treat AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma when other treatments (such as anthracyclines) are insufficient to treat the disease in affected individuals.

PACLIMIN INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to paclitaxel and polyoxyethylated castor oil. It is also not recommended for use in patients with few white blood cells count and serious & uncontrolled infection. The medicine is also not used in patients suffering from severe liver disease.

Before receiving PACLIMIN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you had previously received radiation to your chest and/or suffering from thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)/acute infections (such as herpes zoster, chickenpox, herpes), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), liver problems (such as mild/moderate hepatic impairment) and/or heart problems (such as severe coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias).

USES OF PACLIMIN INJECTION:

• Treats ovarian and breast cancer.
• Treats advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer).
• Treats AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma in affected individuals.

HOW PACLIMIN INJECTION WORKS:

PACLIMIN INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (a substance that aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PACLIMIN INJECTION:

RARE

• Febrile neutropenia (type of fever) due to low white blood cell count associated with fever and increased risk of infection.
• Motor neuropathy (a disease that affects your body’s motor nerves).
• Pulmonary embolism (blockade of lung artery), lung fibrosis (damaged/scarred lung tissue), interstitial pneumonia (scarring of lung tissue), pleural effusion (build of fluid between lungs and chest).
• Bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, inflammation of the colon, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
• Skin redness.
• Peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal layer).
• Fever, dehydration, weakness.
• Anaphylactic reactions (life-threatening allergic reaction).

FAQs:

Q1 What is PACLIMIN INJECTION used for? PACLIMIN INJECTION is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as the first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum-containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease. It is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) and AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma in affected individuals.

Q2 How PACLIMIN INJECTION works? PACLIMIN INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (a substance that aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.

Q3 What are the most common side effects of receiving PACLIMIN INJECTION? The most common side effects of receiving PACLIMIN INJECTION are minor allergic reactions (such as flushing, rash, and itching), shortness of breath, sore throat/mouth ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and/or loss of hair. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.