Taxol Benefits & Uses

Taxol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Taxol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin
Adult	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 225 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin

Taxol Related Warnings

Is the use of Taxol safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Taxol. If you are pregnant, do not take Taxol without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Taxol safe during breastfeeding?

Taxol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Taxol on the Kidneys?

Taxol is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Taxol on the Liver?

Taxol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Taxol on the Heart?

Taxol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Taxol with Other Drugs

Taxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Etanercept

Ritonavir

Moderate

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Ketoconazole

Taxol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Herpes
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Taxol

Is this Taxol habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Taxol.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Taxol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Taxol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Taxol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Taxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Taxol

Taking Taxol with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxol

Consuming Taxol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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