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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*1/7/2005: FDA approved for "metastatic [[Breast cancer | breast cancer]], after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an [http://hemonc.org/wiki/Category:Anthracyclines anthracycline] unless clinically contraindicated."<ref name="insert"></ref>
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*1/7/2005: FDA approved for "metastatic [[Breast cancer | breast cancer]], after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an [[:Category:Anthracyclines|anthracycline]] unless clinically contraindicated."<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*10/11/2012: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm323668.htm FDA approved] for "locally advanced or metastatic [[Non-small cell lung cancer | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)]], as first-line treatment in combination with [[Carboplatin (Paraplatin) | carboplatin]], in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy."<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*10/11/2012: [http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm323668.htm FDA approved] for "locally advanced or metastatic [[Non-small cell lung cancer | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)]], as first-line treatment in combination with [[Carboplatin (Paraplatin) | carboplatin]], in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy."<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*9/6/2013: [http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm367442.htm FDA approved] for treatment of "metastatic [[Pancreatic cancer | adenocarcinoma of the pancreas]] as first-line treatment, in combination with [[Gemcitabine (Gemzar) | gemcitabine]]."<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*9/6/2013: [http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm367442.htm FDA approved] for treatment of "metastatic [[Pancreatic cancer | adenocarcinoma of the pancreas]] as first-line treatment, in combination with [[Gemcitabine (Gemzar) | gemcitabine]]."<ref name="insert"></ref>

Revision as of 01:02, 14 May 2018

General information

Class/mechanism: Taxane, promotes assembly of microtubules, stablizes microtubules, preventing depolymerization. Paclitaxel interferes with the normal dynamic reorganization of microtubules that is necessary for regular interphase/mitosis processes. It also leads to creation of abnormal bundles of microtubules. The nanoparticle albumin bound characteristic of Abraxane eliminates the need for it to be dissolved in Cremophor EL (polyoxyethylated castor oil) like Paclitaxel (Taxol) and the risk of hypersensitivity infusion reactions related to Cremophor.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: irritant

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Code name: ABI-007
  • Generic names: ab-pac, ab-paclitaxel, albumin-bound paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, paclitaxel protein-bound, paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound)
  • Brand name: Abraxane

References