Paclitaxel

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

Cephalomannine, docetaxel, taxane, taxotere

See for

taxol

Broader Terms

alkaloid, antineoplastic

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Paclitaxel is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
• Paclitaxel is in a class of drugs known as taxanes.
• How Drug Is Given: Paclitaxel is given by an injection in a vein, usually over a 3-hour period, every 3 weeks.
• Paclitaxel is a natural product with antitumor activity.
• Paclitaxel plus platinum-based chemotherapy versus conventional platinum-based chemotherapy in women with relapsed ovarian cancer: the ICON4/AGO-OVAR-2.
• Weekly Paclitaxel (Taxol) Before Any Other Treatment Improves Outcomes in Early-Stage Breast CancerKey Words Breast cancer, paclitaxel (Taxol).

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