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Paclitaxel protein-bound particles

Paclitaxel is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic breast cancer, after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastat.

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Paclitaxel protein-bound particles: quick answers

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Paclitaxel is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic breast cancer, after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy.
Children
Prescription
Prescription medicine in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Aug 2026). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Paclitaxel protein-bound particles

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Mise en garde grave : SEVERE MYELOSUPPRESSION Do not administer paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) therapy to patients who have baseline neutrophil counts of less than 1,500 cells/mm 3 . [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. Monitor for neutropenia, which may be severe and result in infection or sepsis, it is recommended that frequent [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.3 )]. …
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Paclitaxel is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic breast cancer, after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. ( 1.1 ) Locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as first-line treatment in combination with carboplatin, in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy. ( 1.2 ) Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas as first-line treatment, in combination with gemcitabine. …

Comment le prendre et à quelle fréquence
  • Do not substitute paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) for other paclitaxel products
  • Extravasation : Closely monitor the infusion site for extravasation and infiltration
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Recommended dosage of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is 260 mg/m2 intravenously over 30 minutes every 3 weeks
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Recommended dosage of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is 100 mg/m2 intravenously over 30 minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle; administer carboplatin on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle immediately after paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound)
  • Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas: Recommended dosage of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is 125 mg/m2 intravenously over 30-40 minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle; administer gemcitabine on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle immediately after paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound)
  • Use in Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is not recommended for use in patients with AST > 10 x ULN; or bilirubin > 5 x ULN or with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas who have moderate to severe hepatic impairment
  • For MBC or NSCLC, reduce starting dose in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment. …
Strengths it comes in

For injectable suspension, for intravenous use: white to yellow, sterile lyophilized cake or powder containing 100 mg of paclitaxel formulated as albumin-bound particles in single-dose vial for reconstitution. …

Children
  • Safety and effectiveness
  • In pediatric patients have not been established
  • Pharmacokinetics, safety, and antitumor activity of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) were assessed in an open-label, dose escalation, dose expansion study (NCT01962103) in 96
  • Pediatric patients aged 1.4 to < 17 years with recurrent or refractory pediatric solid tumors
  • The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) normalized for body surface area (BSA) was lower
  • In pediatric patients compared to adults
  • No new safety signals were observed
  • In pediatric patients across these studies. …
Older adults

Of the 229 patients in the randomized study who received paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, 13% were at least 65 years of age and < 2% were 75 years or older. …

While you are taking it
  • Advise the patient to read the approved patient labeling (Patient Information)
  • Severe Myelosuppression Patients must be informed of the risk of low blood cell counts and severe and life-threatening infections and instructed to contact their healthcare provider immediately for fever or evidence of infection [see Warnings and Precautions , ]
  • Severe Neuropathy Patients must be informed that sensory neuropathy occurs frequently with paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) and patients should advise their healthcare providers of numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness involving the extremities [see Warnings and Precautions ]. …
Talk to a doctor first if
  • Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is contraindicated in patients with: Baseline neutrophil counts of < 1,500 cells/mm 3 [see Warnings and Precautions ] A history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) [see Warnings and Precautions ]
  • Neutrophil counts of < 1,500 cells/mm 3
  • Severe hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel
Medicines it may not mix with

The metabolism of paclitaxel is catalyzed by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4. Caution should be exercised when administering paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) concomitantly with medicines known to inhibit or induce either CYP2C8 or CYP3A4. Use caution when concomitantly administering paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) with inhibitors or inducers of either CYP2C8 or CYP3A4. ( 7 )

Warnings

Sensory neuropathy occurs frequently and may require dose reduction or treatment interruption. ( 5.2 ) Sepsis occurred in patients with or without neutropenia who received paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) in combination with gemcitabine; interrupt paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) and gemcitabine until sepsis resolves, and if neutropenia, until neutrophils are at least 1500 cells/mm 3 , then resume treatment at reduced dose levels. …

Effets secondaires possibles

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with single-agent use of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) in metastatic breast cancer are alopecia, neutropenia, sensory neuropathy, abnormal ECG, fatigue/asthenia, myalgia/arthralgia, AST elevation, alkaline phosphatase elevation, anemia, nausea, infections, and diarrhea [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . …

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . …

If you take too much

There is no known antidote for paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) overdosage. The primary anticipated complications of overdosage would consist of bone marrow suppression, sensory neurotoxicity, and mucositis.

En cas d'oubli

Prenez-le dès que vous y pensez, sauf s'il est presque l'heure de la dose suivante. Dans ce cas, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez jamais deux doses à la fois pour compenser. Vérifiez votre notice, certains médicaments font exception.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-08-10.

Marques dans le monde

Products with Paclitaxel protein-bound particles as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Paclitaxel Protein Bound Particles Albumin BoundPACLITAXEL 100 mg/20mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension · American Regent, Inc.
NDC 0517-4300Label
Paclitaxel Protein-bound Particles For Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)PACLITAXEL 100 mg/20mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension · BluePoint Laboratories
NDC 68001-651Label
Paclitaxel Protein-bound Particles For Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)PACLITAXEL 100 mg/20mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension · NorthStar Rx LLC
NDC 72603-408Label
Paclitaxel Protein-bound ParticlesPACLITAXEL 100 mg/20mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension · Cipla USA Inc.
NDC 69097-398Label
Paclitaxel 100mg Per VialPACLITAXEL 100 mg/20mL · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension · EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
NDC 76282-768Label

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Questions about Paclitaxel protein-bound particles

What is Paclitaxel protein-bound particles used for?

Paclitaxel is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic breast cancer, after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. ( 1.1 ) Locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as first-line treatment in combination with (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Do not substitute paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) for other paclitaxel products. (2.1) Extravasation : Closely monitor the infusion site for extravasation and infiltration. ( 2.1 ) Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Recommended dosage of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is 260 mg/m2 intravenou…

Do I need a prescription for Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

Usually yes. Paclitaxel protein-bound particles is a prescription medicine in most countries. Rules differ by country.

What brands contain Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

Paclitaxel protein-bound particles is sold under names such as Abraxane, Paclitaxel 100mg Per Vial. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

The official label lists: Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with single-agent use of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable… Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can children take Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and antitumor activity of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) were assessed in an open-label, dose escalation, dose expansion study (NCT01962103) in 96 pediatric patients aged 1.4 to < 17 years with recurrent or refractory pediatric solid… Always use the dose for the child's age or weight on the pack or prescription.

Can I take Paclitaxel protein-bound particles when pregnant or breastfeeding?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . … Ask your doctor or midwife first.

What medicines interact with Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

The metabolism of paclitaxel is catalyzed by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4. Caution should be exercised when administering paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) concomitantly with medicines known to inhibit or induce either CYP2C8 or CYP3A4. Use caution when concomitantly administering paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albu… Use the free interaction checker before combining medicines.

What happens if I take too much Paclitaxel protein-bound particles?

There is no known antidote for paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) overdosage. The primary anticipated complications of overdosage would consist of bone marrow suppression, sensory neurotoxicity, and mucositis. Get medical help right away.

How can I check that my Paclitaxel protein-bound particles is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.