Sindaxel Dosage/Direction for Use

The doctor will decide how much Paclitaxel the patient will be given. It is given under the supervision of a doctor, who can give the patient more information. The dose will depend on the type and the extent of the cancer, and the body surface in square metres (m²) which is calculated from the height and weight. The dose the patient receives will also depend on results of the blood tests.
Paclitaxel solution has to be diluted before being given to the patient.
Paclitaxel is given by infusion (a drip) into a vein for 3 hours. Treatment is usually repeated every three weeks. Treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma is repeated every other week.
Depending on the type and severity of the cancer the patient will receive Paclitaxel either alone or in combination with another anticancer agent.
Each time before Paclitaxel is given, the patient will be given other medicines (premedication) such as dexamethasone, diphenhydramine and cimetidine, or ranitidine.
This is necessary to decrease the risk of severe allergic (hypersensitive) reactions (see Side Effects).