Ixabepilone



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  • Contains / Salt: Ixabepilone


Ixabepilone Information



Ixabepilone Benefits & Uses

Ixabepilone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ixabepilone 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: 60 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given as 40 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hr every 3 weeks, not to exceed 88 mg/dose
Geriatric
  • Disease: Breast Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given as 40 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hr every 3 weeks, not to exceed 88 mg/dose


Ixabepilone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ixabepilone is used -

Severe

Ixabepilone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ixabepilone safe for pregnant women?


    Ixabepilone should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Ixabepilone safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Ixabepilone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ixabepilone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Kidneys?


    Ixabepilone is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Liver?


    Side effects of Ixabepilone rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ixabepilone on the Heart?


    Side effects of Ixabepilone rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ixabepilone with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Ixabepilone Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Ixabepilone

  • Is this Ixabepilone habit forming or addictive?


    Ixabepilone does not cause addiction.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ixabepilone. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Ixabepilone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    Ixabepilone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Ixabepilone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ixabepilone


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ixabepilone with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ixabepilone


    Taking alcohol with Ixabepilone can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ixempra ®Kit (ixabepilone)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 723-725



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