If you do not have health insurance or enough coverage to pay for ABRAXANE, the Celgene Patient Assistance Program (PAP)‡ may be able to provide you with ABRAXANE at no cost To qualify, you must meet certain financial criteria. Your Specialist can tell you if you qualify
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How can I find financial assistance for Abraxane treatment?
BMS Access Support ® can help identify financial assistance programs for eligible patients who have been prescribed ABRAXANE and who need help managing the cost of treatment. The appropriate program will depend on the patient's coverage. Patients With Commercial (Private) Insurance
What is Abraxane used to treat?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer, in combination with carboplatin, in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy.
How do I report negative side effects of Abraxane?
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 . Do not take ABRAXANE if your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm 3 (neutropenia), since you may be more likely to get a serious infection.
Can you take Abraxane if your white blood cell count is low?
WARNING – LOW WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT (NEUTROPENIA) Do not take ABRAXANE if your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3 (neutropenia), since you may be more likely to get a serious infection. While taking ABRAXANE, you must get regular blood tests to check for any problems that could develop.
How often is Abraxane administered?
2.3 Recommended Dosage for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer The recommended dose of ABRAXANE is 100 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle.
Who is the manufacturer of Abraxane?
ABRAXANE® is a registered trademark of Celgene Corporation. This site is intended for U.S. healthcare professionals only. ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy.
Why is Abraxane protein bound?
About: Paclitaxel, Protein Bound (Abraxane®) This prevents the reactions associated with the preservative used in regular paclitaxel and allows higher doses to be given.
Can Abraxane be diluted?
[Amount of drug] [Infusion volume] [Infusion rate] -Follow the reconstitution steps below. No further dilution is required. -Infusion rate: administer intravenously over 30 minutes.
When will Abraxane be available again?
BMS settled with Teva's Actavis, allowing at least one Abraxane generic to enter the market on March 31, 2022.
How many cycles of Abraxane is normal?
The recommended dose of ABRAXANE is 100 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle.
Will I lose all my hair with Abraxane?
6. Some or all of your hair may fall out around 3 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. You may lose hair on your head as well as facial and body hair. You may want to buy a wig before hair loss begins.
Do you lose hair with Abraxane?
The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with breast cancer include: hair loss. numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet.
How long does Abraxane side effects last?
The symptoms were usually transient, occurred two or three days after ABRAXANE administration, and resolved within a few days.
Is Abraxane a strong chemo?
Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel) is a different form of paclitaxel than Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel). Both medicines are taxanes, a powerful type of chemotherapy medicine that can stop cancer cells from repairing themselves and making new cells.
How much does Abraxane cost per month?
Abraxane prices without insurance will vary depending on where you buy it and how much you buy. As a guide, Abraxane intravenous powder for injection 100 mg usually costs $1,600 for 1 powder for injection. With NiceRx you will pay a flat monthly fee of $49, regardless of the retail price of your medication.
How long is Abraxane infusion?
The recommended dose of ABRAXANE is 125 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion over 30-40 minutes on Days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day cycle.
Where is Abraxane manufactured?
Bristol Myers makes Abraxane for the U.S. market at a former Celgene site in Arizona, while outsourcing production for China to Fresenius Kabi, according to Wall Street analysts who follow the company. The biotech Celgene originally developed Abraxane, which is used to treat lung, breast and pancreatic cancers.
Why is there an Abraxane shortage?
Manufacturing delays have led to a shortage in abraxane, Bristol Myers Squibb says. The announcement comes on the heels of the FDA shooting down a petition to stall generic version of the drug. Five years after the petition was filed, the FDA rejected it completely in July.
Where is Abraxane made?
It is manufactured and sold in the United States by Celgene under the trade name Abraxane where it is designated as an orphan drug as first-line treatment, in combination with gemcitabine, for the orphan disease "metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas"....Protein-bound paclitaxel.Combination ofATC codeL01CD01 (WHO)Legal status17 more rows
Is there a generic for Abraxane?
On April 14, 2022, Apotex Corp. announced its release of Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injection (albumin-bound), a generic version of Abraxane® in the United States.
How long does it take for abraxane to cause irritation?
In some cases, these problems occurred 7 to 10 days after the medicine was injected
What are the side effects of Abraxane?
abnormal heartbeat. joint and muscle pain. low red blood cell count (anemia). Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak, tired, or short of breath. The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with non–small cell lung cancer include:
What is the name of the condition where you feel numbness in your hands and feet?
Severe nerve problems (neuropathy). Tell your healthcare provider if you have numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your hands or feet
Does Abraxane cause fertility problems?
ABRAXANE may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you
Can you get pregnant with abraxane?
If you are pregnant or become pregnant, ABRAXANE can harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with ABRAXANE. Women should not become pregnant and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose of ABRAXANE. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods you can use during this time
Does Abraxane lower neutrophils?
Severe decreased blood cell counts. ABRAXANE can cause a severe decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell which helps fight infections, and blood cells called platelets which help to clot blood. Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count during your treatment with ABRAXANE
What is the first line of treatment for metastatic adenocarcinoma?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in combination with gemcitabine. Monitor for neutropenia, which may be severe and result in infection or sepsis. Perform frequent complete blood cell counts on all patients receiving ABRAXANE.
What are the most common ARs of Abraxane?
The most common ARs (≥20%) of ABRAXANE in combination with carboplatin are anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, and fatigue.
What are the side effects of Abraxane?
The most common serious adverse reactions of ABRAXANE in combination with carboplatin for NSCLC are anemia (4%) and pneumonia (3%) The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of ABRAXANE are neutropenia (3%), thrombocytopenia (3%), and peripheral neuropathy (1%)
How long does it take to take Abraxane?
2.2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The recommended dose of ABRAXANE is 100 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1, 8, and. 15 of each 21-day cycle. Administer carboplatin on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle immediately after ABRAXANE [see Clinical Studies.
What to do if you have neutropenia with Abraxane?
Monitor for neutropenia, which may be severe and result in infection or sepsis. Perform frequent complete blood cell counts on all patients receiving ABRAXANE
What percentage of patients have grade 3 neutropenia?
In clinical studies, Grade 3-4 neutropenia occurred in 34% of patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), 47% of patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and 38% of patients with pancreatic cancer.
Is braxane used for breast cancer?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer, in combination with carboplatin, in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy. ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in combination with gemcitabine. EXPAND
Patients With Commercial (Private) Insurance
The BMS Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program helps commercially insured patients who have been prescribed select BMS medications with out-of-pocket deductibles, co-pays, or co-insurance requirements. Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 per infusion, up to a maximum of $10,000 per calendar year.
Patients With Insurance Through Federal Healthcare Programs
Patients insured through Federal Healthcare Programs are not eligible for co-pay assistance programs sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Patients Without Prescription Drug Coverage or Who Are Underinsured
For patients without prescription drug insurance or for patients who are underinsured, BMS Access Support can make a referral to independent charitable foundations that may be able to help.
Where can I find cultural resources?
Cancer is individual and very personal. One person’s experience may be very different from another’s experience. There are many things that make living with any illness personal, including a person’s culture or ethnicity. The organizations listed below offer information and resources specific to certain ethnic groups and cultures.
How to contact MBC?
Information to help you find—or set up—a support group, or connect with the MBC community through Facebook and social media. Cancer Care®. cancercare.org 1-800-813-4673. Free counseling and support groups led by oncology social workers to help you manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
What is the number to get a grant for MBC?
Grants to patients with MBC to cover the cost of transportation to and from treatment. American Cancer Society. cancer.org 1-800-227-2345. Referrals to local and national groups that provide funding for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment.
What is minority health?
minorityhealth.hhs.gov 240-453-2882 A one-stop source for minority health literature, research, and referrals for consumers, community organizations, and health professionals. Information on health issues specific to African Americans, Native Americans and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is available through the Resource Center, from access to online documents to database searches to customized responses to requests for information and assistance.
What is the phone number for Aancart?
aancart.org 916-734-5371 Health educational materials to learn about healthy living, cancer screening, cancer treatments, and more. Health educators and clinicians can also download these materials and share them with their students and patients.
What is bilingual services?
Bilingual services include educational workshops, support groups, case management, and patient navigation. National Alliance for Hispanic Health. healthyamericas.org/more-resources 202-387-5000 Programs that focus on improving the health and well-being of Hispanics and securing health for all.
What is the Pink Fund?
Getting help with non-medical bills while being treated for MBC. The Pink Fund. thepinkfund.org 1-877-234-7465. Offers short-term aid for basic living expenses to patients with breast cancer who have lost income during active treatment.
What is the best treatment for non-small cell lung cancer?
1.2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with. carboplatin, in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation therapy. 1.3 Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas. ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment ...
What is the first line of treatment for metastatic adenocarcinoma?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in combination with gemcitabine. Monitor for neutropenia, which may be severe and result in infection or sepsis. Perform frequent complete blood cell counts on all patients receiving ABRAXANE.
What is Abraxane used for?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in combination with gemcitabine. EXPAND. ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy.
What is the best treatment for breast cancer?
ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. ABRAXANE is indicated for the first-line treatment of locally advanced ...
How long does it take for abraxane to relapse?
relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemo therapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically.
What are the most common ARs of Abraxane?
The most common ARs (≥20%) of ABRAXANE in combination with carboplatin are anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, and fatigue. ABRAXANE + carboplatin delivered.
Can you get pregnant while taking abraxane?
Advise females of the potential risk to a fetus and to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving ABRAXANE . Lactation. Paclitaxel and/or its metabolites were excreted into the milk of lactating rats. Nursing must be discontinued when receiving treatment with ABRAXANE and for two weeks after the last dose.
Appeals Assistance
If the patient's insurer has denied coverage, the denial may be appealed. BMS Access Support may be able to assist by providing information about the appeals process.
Identification of Charitable Organizations
BMS Access Support may help to identify charitable organizations that may provide funding for eligible patients seeking financial assistance for prescription medication.
