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INN: paclitaxel
Data updated: 2026-04-18
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Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG
ATC Code
L01CD01
Source
EMA · EMEA/H/C/000778
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ARTG
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the breast after failure of anthracycline therapy.
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
ABRAXANE, in combination with carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in patients who are not candidates for potentially curative surgery and/or radiation.
Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
ABRAXANE, in combination with gemcitabine, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of viral infection, HIV infection, heart, liver or kidney problems, bone marrow depression, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.