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. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:

rash
itching
swelling
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.

Paclitaxel-Protein Bound IV Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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