Petaxel Information

Petaxel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer. Petaxel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Petaxel is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Petaxel have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Petaxel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Petaxel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Petaxel related warnings talks about Petaxel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Petaxel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Herpes, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Petaxel contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Petaxel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Petaxel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Petaxel Benefits & Uses
Petaxel Dosage & How to Take
Petaxel Side Effects
Petaxel Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Petaxel with Other Drugs
Petaxel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Petaxel
Petaxel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Petaxel Benefits & Uses

Petaxel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Petaxel 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

Petaxel Related Warnings

Is the use of Petaxel safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Petaxel safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Petaxel on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Petaxel on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Petaxel on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Petaxel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Petaxel only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Petaxel on the Heart?

Petaxel is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Petaxel with Other Drugs

Petaxel 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

Petaxel Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Petaxel

Is this Petaxel habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Petaxel has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Petaxel as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Petaxel only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Petaxel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Petaxel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Petaxel

Taking Petaxel with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Petaxel

Taking alcohol with Petaxel can be dangerous.

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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