Paclitaxel IV

In Depth

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

signs of anemia (e.g., unusual tiredness, pale skin)
easy bruising/bleeding
fainting
confusion

This medication may infrequently irritate the vein it is given into or leak out of the vein and irritate the area. These effects may cause redness, pain, swelling, discoloration, or unusual skin reactions at the injection site, either while the drug is given or rarely 7 to 10 days later. If this drug has leaked out of a vein and caused a skin reaction in the past, you may rarely have a skin reaction in that same area when the drug is given again, even when it is given into another area. Tell your doctor immediately of any unusual skin/injection site symptoms.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

pain/redness/swelling/weakness of the arms/legs
calf pain/swelling that is warm to the touch
coughing up blood
persistent nausea/vomiting
stomach/abdominal pain
yellowing eyes/skin
dark urine
vision/hearing changes
seizures

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 IV Precautions

Before using paclitaxel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to polyoxyethylated castor oil; 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: