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Ixabepilone
Latest prescription information about Ixabepilone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ixabepilone
Pronunciation : ix'' ab ep' i lone
Trade Name(s):
International- Ixempra. This medication is prescribed for breast cancer either alone or in combination with capecitabine. It is a microtubule inhibitor. It kills cancer cells. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The recommended dose in 40mg/m2 given as an intravenous infusion over 3 hours. It can be repeated after 3 weeks. The dosage may be altered depending on the patient's body surface area, other diseases or medications that the patient takes. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. It is usually given once every 3 weeks. Special Instruction : *Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while using this medication. *It may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *Monitor complete blood counts and liver function, may be performed while taking this medication. *Caution needed for patients with history of diabetes; any condition that causes numbness, burning or tingling in your hands or feet; or heart disease. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Confusion, difficulty in sleeping, dizziness and headache. Gastrointestinal- Vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Skin- Hair loss, numbness or burning, hives and rash. Miscellaneous- Weight loss, watery eyes, difficulty tasting food, tiredness, faintness, chills, cough, sudden swelling and chest pain. * While taking this medication, use effective contraceptives to avoid pregnancy Storage Conditions : Normally handled and stored by healthcare providers. |
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