Generic name:paclitaxel [ PAK-li-TAK-sel ]
Brand names: Onxol, Taxol
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 25, 2022.
The Taxol brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Taxol?
Taxol is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Taxol is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. It is also used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Warnings
Do not use Taxol without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Taxol: hives; difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Paclitaxel can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).
Before you receive Taxol, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, or a severely weak immune system.
Taxol can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
There are many other medicines that can interact with paclitaxel. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter m...
