Paclitaxel (Accord) TM
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Active ingredients: paclitaxel
Pack: Paclitaxel (Accord) 300 mg/50 mL injection, 50 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PACLITAXEL ACCORD paclitaxel 300 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
- Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. - Treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the ovary after failure of standard therapy. - Treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the breast after failure of standard therapy. - Adjuvant treatment of node-positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. - Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that over-express HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their metastatic disease. - in combination with gemcitabine (Gemzar), is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer who have relapsed following adjuvant/neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Prior chemotherapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. - for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous Infusion
- A clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a clear glass vial with flip off seal.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on January, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient paclitaxel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
