Abraxane-Paclitaxel & Albumin
Abraxane provides a different approach for treating breast cancer with paclitaxel; by using an albumin formulation to deliver the paclitaxel. Albumin is a human protein which is responsible for carrying nutrients throughout the body. The works by arresting the growth of cancer cells and their spread in the body.

• Supplied
• Available in 100 mg single dose vial.
• Overdose
• Symptoms of overdose associated with abraxane are as follows:
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath, excessive tiredness
• Sore throat, fever, chills, and

other signs of infection, unusual bruising or bleeding, numbness, burning, or tingling of the hands and feet, sores in the mouth.

Precautions and warnings
If the patient has some kidney, heart or lung problem, the doctor must be consulted before using the medicine

Should be administered on patients with dangerously low white blood cell counts, as it may cause serious infections

Patients allergic to abraxane should not use it, also not recommended for those suffering from shingles or chickenpox

Patients allergic to abraxane should not use it, also not recommended for those suffering from shingles or chickenpox

Doctor consultation is a must for women who are pregnant or are breast their child

DRUG INTERACTIONS
The following drugs decrease the side effects of abraxane:

• Ketoconazole

Also, side effects of warfarin or doxorubicin may be increased by abraxane Side effects:

• Hair loss (alopecia)
• Infections due to low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
• Numbness, tingling, or burning of hands and feet (sensory neuropathy)
• Fatigue and weakness (asthenia)
• Low red blood cell count (anemia)
• Mouth or lip sores (mucositis)
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Low heart rate (bradycardia)
• Irritation at the injection site, upset stomach and diarrhoea, joint and muscle pain

Note: Abraxane is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.