Question 1

do you need a prescription for taxol (paclitaxel)?

Accepted Answer

YES: Should only be used under the direction of an oncologist

Question 2

what is taxol (paclitaxel) typically used for?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a very effective chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of some forms of breast and ovarian cancer.

Question 3

what exactly is the drug taxol (paclitaxel) used for?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a widely used  chemotherapy drug for breast, lung, head/neck, esophageal cancers.

Question 4

what are some contraindications of taxol (paclitaxel)?

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Not too many: Taxol (paclitaxel) is contraindicated in patients who have a history of hypersensitivity reactions to Taxol (paclitaxel) or other drugs made in cremophor el (polyoxyethylated castor oil).

Taxol (paclitaxel) also should not be used in patients with solid tumors who have white counts of less than 1500 cells/mm3 or in patients with aids-related kaposi’s sarcoma with baseline white counts of less than 1000 cells/mm3.

Question 5

can taxol (paclitaxel) cause diarrhea?

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Taxol (paclitaxel): Yes, diarrhea can be a side effect of taxol (paclitaxel).

Question 6

how does taxol (paclitaxel) treat cancer?

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Inhibits division: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a chemotherapy drug that inhibits microtubules.  This ends up inhibiting cell replication thereby making it difficult for cancer cells to continue dividing.

Question 7

how can taxol (paclitaxel) against the cancer?

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Unclear question: Please tell us in more detail: what do you want to know about taxol (paclitaxel)?  It is a chemotherapy drug which is very useful in treating several different cancers.

Question 8

do you loose your hair with taxol (paclitaxel)?

Accepted Answer

Taxol (paclitaxel) and hair loss: Hair loss usually begins  2-3 weeks after the first dose of taxol, (paclitaxel) although it may happen earlier. Hair usually falls out completely, but it may just thin. Patients on Taxol (paclitaxel) may    also develop thinning and loss of eyelashes, eyebrows and hair in other areas of the body. This is usually temporary, and hair will start to grow back once treatment course has finished.

Question 9

what are taxol (paclitaxel) side effects to skin?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: According to the package insert, the following are possible side effects of Taxol (paclitaxel) to the skin:
1) yellowing or darkening of the skin
2) severe redness or swelling, severe irritation, a hard lump, or skin changes where the injection was given
3) easy bruising or red pinpoint spots under your skin
4) pale skin
5) temporary hair loss
6) numbness, tingling, or burning
7) nail changes.

Question 10

how fast does hair grow after taxol (paclitaxel)?

Accepted Answer

Individually: It depends. It may take a few months. However, if you already have problem with hair loss to begin with - you may have more problem with your hair growth.

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