Ixabepilone

Uses

Side Effects

Uses

What is Ixabepilone for?

Ixabepilone is a chemotherapy that is used to treat breast cancer.

Side Effects

What are some common side effects of Ixabepilone?

Early side effects

Mild nausea and vomiting may occur
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.

Delayed side effects

A drop in the white blood cell counts may occur 7 to 14 days after treatment.
Temporary hair loss may occur several weeks after treatment.
Mouth ulcers and/or tenderness may occur
Numbness, tingling or burning sensation on fingers and toes
Tiredness

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Fever of 38°C or higher
Unusual bleeding, bruising or black tarry stools
Lightheadedness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.