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Maclitaxel is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Maclitaxel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maclitaxel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maclitaxel as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Maclitaxel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maclitaxel is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Maclitaxel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Maclitaxel related warnings section.
Maclitaxel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Maclitaxel in conditions like Liver Disease, Herpes, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Maclitaxel contraindications section.
Besides this, Maclitaxel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Maclitaxel is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Maclitaxel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Maclitaxel safe for pregnant women?
Maclitaxel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Maclitaxel safe during breastfeeding?
Maclitaxel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Maclitaxel on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Maclitaxel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maclitaxel on the Liver?
Maclitaxel 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.
What is the effect of Maclitaxel on the Heart?
Side effects of Maclitaxel rarely affect the heart.
Maclitaxel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maclitaxel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maclitaxel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Maclitaxel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Maclitaxel as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Maclitaxel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Maclitaxel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maclitaxel
It is safe to take Maclitaxel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maclitaxel
Taking Maclitaxel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
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