Nabpac

Composition for Nabpac Products

Paclitaxel

Nabpac Products are primarily used for

Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer

About Nabpac Products

Uses of Nabpac Products

Paclitaxel is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Nabpac Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Nabpac are Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Low blood platelets, Urinary tract infection, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Edema (swelling), Joint pain, Muscle pain, Infection, Sensory neuropathy, Abnormal ECG, Fatigue, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Fever, Pneumonia, Decreased appetite, Visual disturbance, Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, Depression, Cough, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Cardiovascular reaction, Increased creatinine level in blood, Pneumonitis.

Severe

Side Effects of Nabpac are Dehydration, Pigmentation disorders, Cranial nerve palsies, Vocal cord paresis, Intestinal obstruction, Intestinal perforation, Pancreatic inflammation, Ischemic colitis, Stroke.

How Nabpac Products work

Paclitaxel is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

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Patient Concerns about Nabpac Products

Frequently asked questions about Nabpac Products

Frequently asked questions about Paclitaxel

Q. Is Paclitaxel generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/cytotoxic?

Yes, Paclitaxel is generic/ taxane/ FDA approved/ cytotoxic

Q. Is Paclitaxel a vesicant?

Paclitaxel is usually a vesicant (irritant)

Q. Is Paclitaxel light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic?

Yes, Paclitaxel is light sensitive/ hydrophobic/ cardiotoxic

Q. Does Paclitaxel cause hair loss?

Yes, Paclitaxel may cause hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effect while you are on Paclitaxel therapy

Q. What is Paclitaxel derived from?

Paclitaxel is derived from bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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