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Abraace 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Paclitaxel
Manufacturer : WEMBRACE BIOPHARMA PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s)
Introduction to Abraace 100mg Injection
Abraace 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent paclitaxel. It is used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome). Cancer is a condition in which cells are dividing and growing fast and in an uncontrolled manner. This medicine is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.
Abraace 100mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. This chemotherapy medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver problems, uncontrolled infection, and low white blood cell or platelet count. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disorders before taking this medicine.
Administration of this medicine may cause serious allergic reactions. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. Abraace 100mg Injection may be harmful to patients suffering from alcoholism as this medicine contains alcohol.
Uses of Abraace 100mg Injection
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
Therapeutic Effects of Abraace 100mg Injection
Paclitaxel inhibits the microtubule structures present in the cell. These structures help cancer cells divide and multiply, and their inhibition slows their growth.
Interaction of Abraace 100mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Abraace 100mg Injection
- Keep Abraace 100mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C
How to consume Abraace 100mg Injection
It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse.
Safety Advices for Abraace 100mg Injection
Pregnancy
Abraace 100mg Injection can harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Paclitaxel Injection.
Breast Feeding
Stop breastfeeding during the treatment with Abraace 100mg Injection. Consult your doctor for potential risks.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Abraace 100mg Injection can be given to patients with lung disorders. Please consult your physician for more advice.
Liver
It is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Abraace 100mg Injection.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abraace 100mg Injection.
Driving
The alcohol present in Abraace 100mg Injection may affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving if you feel unwell.
Side Effects of Abraace 100mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Serious allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face, lips, throat, or tongue, trouble breathing, and swallowing)
- Severe diarrhea
- Severe stomach pain
Common:
- Anemia, feeling tired
- Hair loss
- Burning, tingling, or numbness in your feet or hands
- Muscle and joint pain
- Vomiting, nausea
- Mouth or lip sores
- Infections
- Swelling of hands, feet, and face
- Bleeding
- Irritation at the injection site
- Low blood pressure
Word of Advice
Before taking this medication, inform the doctor if the patient is allergic to it, has liver or heart conditions, or has taken other medications for different medical conditions. Liver, blood pressure, and blood count should be monitored while taking this medication. Don't take this medication if the patient is planning for or during pregnancy and in breastfeeding mothers, as it can have harmful effects on developing babies. Avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking this medication, as it can affect concentration and alertness.
FAQs
Q 1. Can Abraace 100mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, the common side effect of this medication is hair loss and inform the doctor if there is excessive hair loss.
Q 2. How does Abraace 100mg Injection work?
It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply and it slows the growth of cancer cells.
Fact Box of Abraace 100mg Injection
Molecule name: Paclitaxel
| Pharmacological class: Anti-Microtubular Agents |
Therapeutic class: Anti-Neplastics | Indications: 1. Ovarian cancer 2. Breast cancer 3. Non-small cell lung cancer 4. AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
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References
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Cytotoxic agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1707 - 1709.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 865.
- Hospira UK Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on March 2020] [ Accessed on 22nd June 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3891.pdf
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on April 2011] [ Accessed on 22nd June 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/020262s049lbl.pdf
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