Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Paclitaxel(300mg)
Paclitaxel works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to the death of the cancerous cells.
In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that paclitaxel is extensively metabolised by the liver to 3 primary metabolites. Cytochrome P450 enzymes of the CYP3A and CYP2C subfamilies appear to be involved in hepatic metabolism of paclitaxel.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation
Fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness
Headache, dizziness, chills, fever, cough
Pain in joints & muscles
Skin rash, hair loss
Sleep problems, weight loss
Low blood platelets, anaemia, low WBCs
If you are allergic to paclitaxel or any other ingredients of Mitotax Injection If you have a low white blood cell (WBC) count, if you are not sure, ask the doctor. If you are a breastfeeding woman.
Mitotax Injection should not be used during pregnancy & in women not using effective contraception, unless your doctor considers it absolutely essential after assessing the benefits over risks.
Use effective contraception during treatment & for about 6 months after stopping the treatment.
Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
Breastfeeding must be discontinued while on treatment with Mitotax Injection.
Paclitaxel belongs to the category of chemotherapeutic agents and is utilized as a treatment for various types of cancer. Indications for using paclitaxel encompass a range of cancers, including breast, ovarian, bladder, lung, prostate, melanoma, esophageal, Kaposi sarcoma, and various other solid tumors.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), anti-depressant (fluoxetine), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine, phenytoin), lipid regulating agent (gemfibrozil), antacid (cimetidine), medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, saquinavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, efavirenz, nevirapine), anti-platelet (clopidogrel).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a very low white blood cell or platelet count, a serious uncontrolled infection, or severe liver problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
RIFAMPICIN
ERYTHROMYCIN
KETOCONAZOLE
FLUOXETINE
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENYTOIN
GEMFIBROZIL
CIMETIDINE
RITONAVIR
SAQUINAVIR
INDINAVIR
NELFINAVIR
EFAVIRENZ
NEVIRAPINE
CLOPIDOGREL
Do not self-inject.
Store Mitotax Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
Keep it away from children and pets.
The doctor or nurse usually gives this injection in the hospital or clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, please inform your doctor and nurse.
This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose on this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.
You had or still have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
You notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding or develop any signs of infection while on treatment
You experience muscle weakness, numbness, pricking sensation, tingling, have difficulty in breathing, dry cough
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age
Mitotax Injection will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
Q: What is the composition of Mitotax Injection?
A: Mitotax Injection contains paclitaxel as its active ingredient.
Q: What is the use of Mitotax Injection?
A: Mitotax Injection is used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), breast cancer, ovarian cancer
