Uses of Altaxel Infusion
Breast cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Altaxel Infusion side effects
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Low blood platelets
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Urinary tract infection
Bleeding
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Hair loss
Decreased blood pressure
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
How to use Altaxel Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Altaxel Infusion works
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion 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.
Altaxel Infusion related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altaxel 300 mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As there is no reason why you cannot continue driving between courses of Altaxel 300 mg Infusion but you should remember that this medicine contains some alcohol and it may be unwise to drive
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Altaxel 300 mg Infusion is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Altaxel 300 mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altaxel 300 mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Altaxel 300 mg Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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