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How does ABRAXANE differ from some other cancer treatments?

April 26, 2017abraxane cancer differ treatments

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How does ABRAXANE differ from some other cancer treatments?

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One of the most important differences between ABRAXANE and solvent-based paclitaxel (Taxol® Injection) is the lack of solvents. These solvents can cause side effects such as difficulty breathing, hives, swollen eyes and lips, a flushed face, and severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions), which is why patients also need to be pretreated with steroids and antihistamines. Because ABRAXANE does not contain solvents, patients treated with ABRAXANE do not need to be pretreated with these medications.