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Nanoxel 300 MG Injection

Manufactured byFresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsPaclitaxel
Description
Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used in the treatment of various cancers of the female reproductive system, lungs, and breast. Cancer is a group of disorders involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection helps in controlling abnormal cell growth by stopping the multiplication of cancer cells, which eventually kills them. This medicine can be given separately or combined with other medicines as a part of your chemotherapy. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection can cause side effects like fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most of them are temporary and get better with time. Consult your doctor if these side effects are bothering you or getting worse. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines as this medicine can me you feel dizzy. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic. Your dose and duration of the therapy will be decided on the basis of your clinical condition. You should complete the whole treatment even if you feel better midway. It could take several weeks or months to see any benefits. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medicines and medical conditions before taking this medicine. This can help your doctor to adjust the dose and avoid side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nanoxel 300 MG Injection

  • Neutropenia
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position
  • Fever and chills
  • Pale skin
  • Allergic skin reaction
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest discomfort
  • Swelling and redness at the injection site
  • Diarrhoea
  • Hair loss or thinning of the hair
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Joint pain

Uses of Nanoxel 300 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Nanoxel 300 MG Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Nanoxel 300 MG Injection lasts for an average duration of 27 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Nanoxel 300 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it can harm your unborn child by resulting in birth defects. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping this medicine to understand all risks and benefits.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Nanoxel 300 MG Injection can pass into breast milk in large amounts which can harm your baby. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended to be used if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping this medicine to understand all risks and benefits.

Allergy

Avoid taking Nanoxel 300 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Neutrophils count

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is an important part of the immune system and helps the body fight infection. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is not recommended in people with a neutrophil count less than 1,500 cells/mm3
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it can harm your unborn child by resulting in birth defects. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping this medicine to understand all risks and benefits.

Breast-feeding

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection can pass into breast milk in large amounts which can harm your baby. Therefore, this medicine is not recommended to be used if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping this medicine to understand all risks and benefits.
General warnings

Blood cell count

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection may lower the white blood cell and platelet counts which can make you more prone to infection and bleeding. Close monitoring of complete blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine. If required, ask for dose adjustments or another medicine.

Infections

The chances of occurring infections are more in the people receiving Nanoxel 300 MG Injection. Your doctor can hold the chemotherapy and start with broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of infections like fever and chills.

Allergy

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection may cause severe cutaneous (skin) adverse reactions or life-threatening reactions in some people. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on your clinical condition.

Liver impairement

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection should be used with extreme caution in people with liver diseases as it can cause acute liver failure and other liver reactions such as hepatitis and increased liver enzymes. Liver function should be assessed before initiating the treatment. You can ask for dose adjustments or suitable alternatives if required.

Use in men

Men should not plan for a child when receiving Nanoxel 300 MG Injection.

Missed Dose

Since Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clozapine

Diltiazem

Atorvastatin

Live vaccines

Disease interactions

Cardiac Dysfunction

Nanoxel 300 MG Injection should be used with extreme caution in people with heart problems as this medicine is known to cause heart failure and affect the normal functioning of the heart.

Bone marrow suppression

Bone marrow suppression is a condition in which your bone marrow (tissues found in the bone) is not able to produce sufficient levels of blood cells. Nanoxel 300 MG Injection should be used with caution if you are having conditions like bone marrow suppression as it may worsen your health condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Nanoxel 300 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic. Inform your doctor if you had an allergic reaction previously to Nanoxel 300 MG Injection. Do not self administer. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may do request blood tests to monitor your blood cell count and other parameters. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Nanoxel 300 MG Injection.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Nanoxel 300 MG Injection works by stopping the growth of cells by acting on microtubules that provide structure and movement of the cells.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antineoplastics

Schedule

Schedule H

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