WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF ABRAXANE?
below). WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE ABRAXANE? ABRAXANE should not be given to patients with dangerously low white blood cell counts. HOW IS ABRAXANE® GIVEN? ABRAXANE is injected into a vein [intravenous (I.V.) infusion] over 30 minutes. WHAT PREMEDICATION IS REQUIRED WITH ABRAXANE? While reactions can occur to any medication, severe allergic reactions to ABRAXANE are uncommon and premedication is not required. However, you should make your doctor aware of any allergies you may have so he/she can determine the course of action required. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF ABRAXANE? Most patients taking ABRAXANE will experience side effects, although it is not always possible to tell whether such effects are caused by ABRAXANE, another medicine they may be taking, or the cancer itself. Important side effects are described below; however, some patients may experience other side effects that are less common. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor. Important side effects observed in studies o