Can Ixempra be used with other medications?
IXEMPRA can be used alone or with another cancer medicine called Xeloda ® (capecitabine). Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check how well your liver is working before you begin treatment with IXEMPRA and as needed during treatment.
How much does Ixempra cost?
The cost for Ixempra intravenous powder for injection 15 mg is around $1,775 for a supply of 1 powder for injection, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to Ixempra?
Signs of an allergic reaction include itching; hives; rash; flushed face; sudden swelling of the face, throat, or tongue; tightness in the chest; trouble breathing; feeling dizzy or faint; feeling your heart beating (palpitations). Allergic reactions are most likely to occur while IXEMPRA is being injected.
What should you not do while taking Ixempra?
Activities that may be dangerous, such as driving or operating machinery because IXEMPRA contains alcohol and may cause dizziness and drowsiness (feeling tired) Drinking grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice may cause you to have too much IXEMPRA in your blood, and this can lead to side effects IXEMPRA may cause serious side effects.
What is ixempra used for?
IXEMPRA is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in patients whose tumors are resistant or refractory to anthracyclines, taxanes, and capecitabine.
What is ixabepilone used for?
IXEMPRA ® (ixabepilone) is indicated in combination with capecitabine for the treatment of patients with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer resistant to treatment with an anthracycline and a taxane, or whose cancer is taxane resistant and for whom further anthracycline therapy is contraindicated.
Can IXEMPRA be premedicated?
Patients who experience a hypersensitivity reaction in one cycle of IXEMPRA must be premedicated in subsequent cycles with a corticosteroid in addition to the H 1 and H 2 antagonists, and extension of the infusion time should be considered
Is IXEMPRA contraindicated with capecitabine?
IXEMPRA® (ixabepilone) in combination with capecitabine is contraindicated in patients with AST or ALT >2.5 × ULN or bilirubin >1 × ULN due to increased risk of toxicity and neutropenia-related death
Is ixempraa used for peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy was common. Patients treated with IXEMPRA should be monitored for symptoms of neuropathy, such as burning sensation, hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, paresthesia, discomfort, or neuropathic pain
Is myelosuppression dose dependent?
Myelosuppression is dose-dependent and primarily manifested as neutropenia. Patients should be monitored for myelosuppression; frequent peripheral blood cell counts are recommended for all patients receiving IXEMPRA. Patients who experience severe neutropenia or thrombocytopenia should have their dose reduced.
Does IXEMPRA contain alcohol?
IXEMPRA contains dehydrated alcohol USP. Consideration should be given to the possibility of central nervous system and other effects of alcohol
Ixempra Prices
The cost for Ixempra intravenous powder for injection 15 mg is around $1,775 for a supply of 1 powder for injection, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
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