Taxol is a medicine that is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat various types of cancer. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Taxol, including its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
The most common Taxol side effects seen in clinical trials include hair loss, diarrhea, and leukopenia. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects seen with the drug, including rare but serious side effects that may occur.
Hair loss is one of the most common side effects reported with Taxol. This eMedTV article offers more information on Taxol and hair loss, including an explanation of when hair loss usually starts and suggestions on what to do if hair loss occurs.
Taxol is used for treating various types of cancer, including breast, lung, and ovarian cancer. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, lists possible "off-label" Taxol uses, and explains whether the drug can be used in children.
The Taxol dose your doctor prescribes will depend on the type of cancer you have and your height and weight. This eMedTV Web page offers other information on Taxol dosing, including a list of other factors that will help determine your dosage.
Protease inhibitors, certain antibiotics, and "live" vaccinations may cause Taxol drug interactions. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may interact with Taxol and describes the potentially negative problems that may occur as a result.
Taxol can potentially cause life-threatening allergic reactions. This eMedTV article explains how to prevent these allergic reactions and lists other Taxol warnings and precautions, including information on who should not take the medication.
Taxol is potentially dangerous for pregnant women to use. This page on the eMedTV Web site further discusses Taxol and pregnancy, including information on the side effects that have been seen in pregnant animals exposed to the drug.
Women are generally advised to avoid breastfeeding while taking Taxol. This article from the eMedTV archives offers more information on Taxol and breastfeeding, including a description of the possible risks involved.
Generic Taxol, which is made by several companies, is sold under the names Paclitaxel Injection and Onxol. This eMedTV resource offers more information on generic Taxol products and lists the companies that currently manufacture the drugs.
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