Product Description
Description
Ixempra (ixabepilone) is taken into use widely to treat breast cancer at advanced stages. Ixempra is typically given once other cancer medications have been used and failed. It is available in 15 mg and 45 mg dosage
Additional Information :
How Ixempra is given :
- Ixempra is usually given as an Intravenous IV or infusion into the vein.
- The quantity of Ixempra, which you get relies on various factors like your height and weight, general health and other health problems, and the kind of cancer or state you have. Your healthcare practitioner will decide your precise Ixempra dosage and timetable.
Side Effects
Consult with your medical practitioner or nurse right away if any of the given side effects happen while taking ixabepilone:
More common side-effects are:
- Body aches or pain
- Black, tarry stools
- Burning, tingling, numbness, or painful sensations
- Burning pain on urination
- Chills
- Cough and chest pain
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Fever and headache
- Ear congestion and loss of voice
- Lower back or side pain
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pale skin
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Scaling of the skin on feet and hands
- Red, swelling, or painful skin
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Ulcers, Sores, or white spots on the tongue, lips, or inside the mouth
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, lower legs or feet,
- Tightness in the chest
- Tingling of the feet and hands
- Swollen glands
- Disturbed breathing with exertion
- Instability or awkwardness
- Ulceration of the skin
- Abnormal bleeding or bruising
- Unusual weight gain
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Weakness in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Wheezing
Less common :
- Blood in the urine or stools
- Confusion
- Bleeding gums
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Decreased urination
- Fainting
- Fast heartbeat
- Hoarseness
- Increase in heart rate
- Hives
- Irritation
- Itching
- Joint pain, swelling or stiffness
- Lightheadedness
- Rapid breathing
- Rash
- Sunken eyes
- Pinpoint red spots on the skin
- Swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips
- Trouble with swallowing
- Thirst
- Wrinkled skin
Some side effects of Ixabepilone may happen that typically do not require medical attention. Such side effects may go away at the time of treatment as your body starting adjusting to the medication. In addition, your medical practitioner may be capable to tell you about tricks to stop or reduce a few of these side effects.