Abraxane

Active Ingredient(s): Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel
FDA Approved: * January 7, 2005
Pharm Company: * ABRAXIS BIOSCIENCE
Category: Cancer

Protein-bound paclitaxel, also known as nanoparticle albumin–bound paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel, is an injectable formulation of paclitaxel used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, among others. Paclitaxel kills cancer cells by preventing the normal breakdown of microtubules during cell division.[1][2][3] In this formulation, paclitaxel is bonded to albumin as a delivery vehicle.[4] It is manufacture... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.

Dosage List

Abraxane 100 mg/20ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Suspension
NDC: 68817-134
Labeler:
Abraxis Bioscience, LLC

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