Paclitaxel-Protein Bound IV

In Depth

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest/jaw/left arm pain
coughing up blood
fainting
weakness on one side of the body
slurred speech
confusion
sudden severe headache

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Do not restart this medication if you have previously stopped using it due to a serious allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing
flushing

This medication contains albumin that comes from human blood. There is a very small chance that you may get infections from this medication (e.g., viral infections such as hepatitis), even though careful screening of blood donors, special manufacturing processes, and many tests are all used to reduce this risk. Discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following:

signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, cough, persistent sore throat)
signs of hepatitis (e.g., persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, increasing tiredness)

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Paclitaxel-Protein Bound IV Precautions

Before using paclitaxel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to albumin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain other inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

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