Abraxane

Common Brands Actos
Drug Class
Thiazolidinedione
Controlled Substance Classification
Not a controlled medication
Generic Status
Lower-cost generic available
Availability
Prescription only
Daisy Chau, PharmD
Daisy Chau, PharmD
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Medically reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD last update on 20/12/2023

Overview

Abraxane is a novel chemotherapy medication used primarily in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. It is a form of paclitaxel, a plant-derived chemotherapeutic, that is bound to albumin, a human protein. This unique formulation enhances the delivery of the drug to cancer cells while reducing some of the solvents-related side effects common with standard paclitaxel.

 By interfering with the normal function of microtubule breakdown, Abraxane inhibits cancer cell growth and division, thereby slowing the progression of the disease.

DRUG STATUS

Availability

Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy