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Paclitaxel
Microtubule inhibitor
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Interferes with G2 mitotic phase
MECHANISM OF KIDNEY INJURY
CLINICAL KIDNEY SYNDROME
extra-renal; neutropenia, neuroapthy, alopecia, hypersensitivity
CARDIOVASCULAR ADVERSE EFFECTS
CHF in 5-15% at conventional doses -PMID: 29070990-- myocardial ischemia PMID: 36457122
LYTE ABNORMALITIES
RISK FACTORS
MITIGATION STRATEGIES
SUGGESTIONS
eGFR < 60 ml/min , no adjustment is needed
NOTES/COMMENTS
PHARMACOKINETICS
Molecular Weight
853
Volume of Distribution
Plasma Protein Binding
89-98%
Metabolism
Bioavailability
Half-life elimination
13-20 hours
Time to peak
Excretion
Mostly via feces; Urine (14%)
Dialyzable?
Non dialyzable
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PATHOLOGY SLIDES:
ENTRY UPDATES:
Raad Chowdhury
United States
Sep 25, 2022
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