Substance / Medication

Paclitaxel

Overview

Active Ingredient
paclitaxel
RxNorm CUI
56946
Labeler: Ningbo Shuangcheng Pharmaceutical Co., LtdUpdated: 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

3 Contraindications (4) [see]. Do not administer paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) therapy to patients with baseline neutrophil counts of less than 1,500 cells/mm Warnings and Precautions (5.1 5.3) [see,]. Monitor for neutropenia, which may be severe and re

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension (albumin-bound) is contraindicated in patients with: 3 Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Baseline neutrophil counts of < 1,500 cells/mm Warnings and Precautions (5.5) [see] A history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel pr

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

83 trials linked to this intervention

83
Total Trials
65
Recruiting
12
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for the Management of In-Stent Coronary Restenosis: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
Oliveira Vinícius M R, Paiva Arthur Marot, Alencar Pedro Lucas Alves et al. · Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · 2025
PMID: 39757724Meta-Analysis
A meta-analysis of the utility of cryotherapy for preventing peripheral neuropathy among breast cancer patients receiving paclitaxel and nab-paclitaxel.
Ashok Kumar Prashanth, Sampat Parth, Sandhu Michael et al. · Breast Cancer Res Treat · 2025
PMID: 39827229Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Paclitaxel (substance)
SNOMED CT
387374002
UMLS CUI
C0144576
RxNorm CUI
56946
Labeler
Ningbo Shuangcheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
83
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.