Paclitaxel
- Generic Name
- Paclitaxel
- Brand Names
- Abraxane, Taxol, Naveruclif, Pazenir, Apexelsin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C47H51NO14
- CAS Number
- 33069-62-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- P88XT4IS4D
- Background
Paclitaxel is a chemotherapeutic agent marketed under the brand name Taxol among others. Used as a treatment for various cancers, paclitaxel is a mitotic inhibitor that was first isolated in 1971 from the bark of the Pacific yew tree which contains endophytic fungi that synthesize paclitaxel. It is available as an intravenous solution for injection and the newer formulation contains albumin-bound paclitaxel marketed under the brand name Abraxane.
- Indication
Used in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma and cancer of the lung, ovarian, and breast. Abraxane® is specfically indicated for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer and locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
- Associated Conditions
- Advanced Cervical Cancer, Advanced Head and Neck Cancer, Advanced Ovarian Cancer, Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Esophageal Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Metastatic Bladder Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Metastatic, Peritoneal Cancer, Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bladder cancer, Advanced Thymoma, Metastatic Penile cancer, Refractory Testicular germ cell cancer
- Associated Therapies
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A Multi-Institutional Phase II Study of Cyclophosphamide, Paclitaxel, Cisplatin With G-CSF for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer
- Conditions
- Ovarian Neoplasm
- First Posted Date
- 1999-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-04-05
- Lead Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Target Recruit Count
- 66
- Registration Number
- NCT00001426
- Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Phase I Trial of Continuous Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (CHPP) With Cisplatin Plus Early Postoperative Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel and 5-FU for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
- Conditions
- CarcinomaPeritoneal Neoplasm
- First Posted Date
- 1999-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2008-03-04
- Lead Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Target Recruit Count
- 74
- Registration Number
- NCT00001569
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland, United States
A Pilot Study of Paclitaxel With Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
- Conditions
- Head and Neck NeoplasmSquamous Cell Carcinoma
- First Posted Date
- 1999-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2008-03-04
- Lead Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Target Recruit Count
- 35
- Registration Number
- NCT00001442
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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