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What is Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)?
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) is a prescription medicine used to treat:
- advanced breast cancer in people who have already received certain other medicines for their cancer.
- advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), in combination with carboplatin in people who cannot be treated with surgery or radiation.
- advanced pancreatic cancer, when used in combination with gemcitabine as the first medicine for advanced pancreatic cancer.
It is not known if Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) is safe and effective in children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)?
Do not receive Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) if:
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your white blood cell count is below 1,500 cells/mm3.
- you have had a severe allergic reaction to protein bound paclitaxel.
Who should not take Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)?
Before you receive Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound), tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver or kidney problems.
- had a prior allergic reaction to a taxane.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) can harm your unborn baby.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
- Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
- You should not become pregnant during your treatment and for at least six months after your last dose of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
- You should use effective birth control (contraception) during your treatment and for at least six months after your last dose of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound). Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods you can use during this time.
Males with a female sexual partner who can become pregnant:
- Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) can harm the unborn baby of your partner.
- You should not father a child during your treatment and for at least three months after your last dose of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
- You should use effective birth control (contraception) during your treatment and for at least three months after your last dose of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed during your treatment and for two weeks after your last dose of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
What are the possible side effects of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound)?
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) may cause serious side effects, including:
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severe decreased blood cell counts. Protein bound paclitaxel can cause a severe decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell which helps fight infections, and blood cells called platelets which help to clot blood. Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count during your treatment with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
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severe nerve problems (neuropathy). Nerve problems are common with Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin bound) but can also sometimes be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you have numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your hands or feet.
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severe infection (sepsis). Infections can be severe and life-threatening in people who receive protein bound paclitaxel. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4° F) or develop signs of infection.
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lung or breathing problems. If you receive protein bound paclitaxel, lung or breathing problems may be severe and can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you suddenly get a dry cough that will not go away or shortness of breath.
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severe allergic reactions. Severe allergic reactions are medical emergencies that can happen in people who receive protein bound paclitaxel and can lead to death. You may have an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) if you are allergic to protein bound paclitaxel and other taxane medicines. Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for allergic reactions during your infusion of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these signs of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, sudden swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing, hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body.
- The most common side effects of protein bound paclitaxel in people with breast cancer include:
- hair loss
- tiredness or weakness
- changes in your liver function tests
- nausea
- infections
- diarrhea
- decreased white blood cell count
- abnormal heartbeat
- joint and muscle pain
- low red blood cell count (anemia). Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak, tired, or short of breath.
The most common side effects of protein bound paclitaxel in people with non-small cell lung cancer include:
- low red blood cell count (anemia)
- decreased platelet cell count
- tiredness/weakness
- decreased white blood cell count
- hair loss
- nausea
The most common side effects of protein bound paclitaxel in people with pancreatic cancer include:
- decreased white blood cell count
- hair loss
- infections
- vomiting
- rash
- tiredness/weakness
- nausea
- swelling in the hands or feet
- fever
- decreased appetite
- signs of dehydration including thirst, dry mouth, dark yellow urine, decreased urine, headache, or muscle cramps
Tell your healthcare provider if you have vomiting, diarrhea, or signs of dehydration that does not go away.
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound) may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you. These are not all of the possible side effects of Paclitaxel Protein-Bound Particles for Injectable Suspension (albumin-bound).
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information in the full Prescribing Information
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