Sindaxel Special Precautions

Take special care with Paclitaxel: If the patient has heart disease or liver problems;
When diarrhoea occurs during or shortly after treatment with paclitaxel (pseudomembranous colitis);
If the patient has Kaposi's sarcoma and severe inflammation of the mucous membrane (membranes lining the passages of the body that open to the outside) occurs;
If the patient has had nerve problems in the hands or in feet, such as numbness, tingling or burning (peripheral neuropathy);
If the patient has blood problems, such as changes in the number of some cells;
If Paclitaxel is given to the patient in combination with radiotherapy of the lung.
Driving and using machines: There is no reason why the patient cannot continue driving between courses of Paclitaxel but the patient should remember that this medicine contains some alcohol and it may be unwise to drive or use machines immediately after a course of treatment. As in all cases, the patient should not drive or use machines if he/she feels dizzy or light-headed.