Taxol

Introduction: Taxol

Description of Taxol

Taxol: A compound extracted from the Pacific yew tree Taxus brevifolia with antineoplastic activity. Paclitaxel binds to tubulin and inhibits the disassembly of microtubules, thereby resulting in the inhibition of cell division. This agent also induces apoptosis by binding to and blocking the function of the apoptosis inhibitor protein Bcl-2 (B-cell Leukemia 2). (NCI04)
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Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Taxol include:

• Paxil
• Taxotere

Terms associated with Taxol:

Terms Similar to Taxol:

• Paclitaxel

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For a description of Taxol, see:

• paclitaxel

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External links related to: Taxol

• Lung cancer - docetaxel, paclitaxel, gemcitabine and vinorelbine (No. 26) - obsolete, updated by and incorporated into the guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer (CG24)
• Paclitaxel 6 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion , SPC from the eMC
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - PACLITAXEL
• Taxol Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Paclitaxel - RxList Monographs
• Short versus long duration infusions of paclitaxel for any advanced adenocarcinoma (Cochrane Review)
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - TAXOL
• Taxol 6mg/ml, Concentrate for Solution for Infusion , SPC from the eMC
• Taxanes in Cancer Treatment
• CancerSourceMD.Com Drug Guide
• Breast cancer - taxanes - review (No. 30)
• Taxane containing regimens for metastatic breast cancer (Cochrane Review)
• paclitaxel (Abraxane)
• Ovarian cancer - paclitaxel (review) (No. 55)
• Ovarian cancer (advanced) - paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride and topotecan (review) (No. 91)

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