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 n...

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 Study of Subcutaneous (SC) Pembrolizumab Coformulated With Hyaluronidase (MK-3475A) vs Intravenous Pembrolizumab in Adult Participants With Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (MK-3475A-D77)-Japan Extension

First Posted Date
2024-01-19
Last Posted Date
2024-05-09
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
378
Registration Number
NCT06212752
Locations
🇯🇵

Miyagi Cancer Center ( Site 4401), Natori, Miyagi, Japan

🇯🇵

Fujita Health University ( Site 4406), Toyoake, Aichi, Japan

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Kurume University Hospital ( Site 4412), Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan

and more 15 locations

A Phase I/II Study of Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel in Patients With Metastatic Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma

First Posted Date
2024-01-16
Last Posted Date
2024-07-17
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
39
Registration Number
NCT06207305
Locations
🇺🇸

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States

A Study of Raludotatug Deruxtecan (R-DXd) in Subjects With Platinum-resistant, High-grade Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer

First Posted Date
2023-12-07
Last Posted Date
2024-11-19
Lead Sponsor
Daiichi Sankyo
Target Recruit Count
650
Registration Number
NCT06161025
Locations
🇨🇳

Shandong Cancer Hospital, Jinan, China

🇨🇳

Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, China

🇰🇷

National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea, Republic of

and more 78 locations

A Trial to Learn if the Combination of Fianlimab, Cemiplimab, and Chemotherapy is Safe and Works Better Than the Combination of Cemiplimab and Chemotherapy in Adult Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Can be Treated With Surgery

First Posted Date
2023-12-07
Last Posted Date
2024-11-27
Lead Sponsor
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
180
Registration Number
NCT06161441
Locations
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Mid Florida Hematology and Oncology Center, Orange City, Florida, United States

🇺🇸

Virginia Cancer Care Specialist, PC, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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St Vincents Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

and more 20 locations

A Study of Docetaxel for Injection (Albumin-bound) and SG001 in Combination With Cisplatin and Simultaneous Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Carcinoma.

First Posted Date
2023-11-18
Last Posted Date
2023-11-18
Lead Sponsor
CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
129
Registration Number
NCT06136988
Locations
🇨🇳

Shandong Tumor Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China

🇨🇳

Tianjin cancer institute &hospital, Tianjin, Tianjin, China

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