Who should not take Paclitaxel Vial?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • Child-Pugh class C liver impairment
  • pregnancy
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • low blood pressure
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • Child-Pugh class B liver impairment
  • a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
  • decreased blood platelets
  • a bad infection
  • anemia
  • a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding

Allergies:

  • Paclitaxel
  • Taxane Moiety
  • Paclitaxel/Docetaxel
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