What is Paclitaxel?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PaclitaxelBrand:
Paclitaxel is an anticancer drug used in the treatment of breast, nonsmall cell lung, and ovarian cancers; and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. It has also been used for bladder, cervical, small cell lung, and head and neck cancers.
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How do members experience Paclitaxel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovarian cancer | 281 | 5 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 32 | 5 | |
| Breast cancer | 16 | 4 | |
| Stomach cancer | 9 | 0 | |
| Lung cancer | 4 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 7 | |
| Fatigue | 5 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Chest tightness | 1 | |
| Eyebrow thinning | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
Jansim
evaluated on Jul 14, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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