Ixabepilone
Uses
Ixabepilone is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How it Works
How Ixabepilone works Ixabepilone is an anti-cancer medication that functions by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Ixabepilone include vomiting, fatigue, fever, muscle pain, musculoskeletal pain (bone, muscle, or joint), mucosal inflammation, decreased white blood cell count, anemia (low red blood cell count), joint pain, hair loss, low blood platelets, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness in the feet and hands), nail disorder, constipation, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and nausea.
Expert Advice
- Ixabepilone is administered as an IV infusion under the supervision of a physician only.
- Do not skip any doses and complete the treatment course as prescribed by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Ixabepilone may reduce your body's ability to fight infections; therefore, maintain distance from infected individuals.
- Your doctor may perform regular blood tests to monitor your complete blood cell count (CBC) and liver function.
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