Side Effects of Protein-Bound Paclitaxel (Cont.)

Serious Side Effects With Protein-Bound Paclitaxel

Some side effects with protein-bound paclitaxel, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Blood in the stool
  • Signs of an infection, such as chills or a fever
  • Severe mouth sores
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling.
     

Final Thoughts on Protein-Bound Paclitaxel Side Effects

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the side effects of protein-bound paclitaxel listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking protein-bound paclitaxel or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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