User:Mr. Ibrahem/Ixabepilone
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Trade names | Ixempra |
Other names | Azaepothilone B,[1] BMS-247550 |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a608042 |
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Routes of administration | Intravenous infusion |
Drug class | Epothilone, microtubule inhibitor[2] |
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Bioavailability | N/A |
Protein binding | 67 to 77% |
Metabolism | Extensive, hepatic, CYP3A4-mediated |
Elimination half-life | 52 hours |
Excretion | Fecal (mostly) and renal |
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Formula | C27H42N2O5S |
Molar mass | 506.70 g·mol−1 |
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Ixabepilone, also known as azaepothilone B, is a medication used to treat breast cancer.[2][1] It is used in people who fail other treatments.[2] It is used by gradual injection into a vein.[2]
Common side effects include peripheral neuropathy, tiredness, muscle pain, hair loss, nausea, inflammation of the mouth, diarrhea, and low blood cells.[3] Other side effects may include allergic reactions, heart attack, and arrhythmia.[3][2] Use in pregnancy many harm the baby.[3] It is an epothilone and microtubule inhibitor.[2]
Ixabepilone was approved for medical use in the United States in 2007.[2] In the United states it costs about 5,200 USD per 45 mg vial as of 2021.[4] It is sold under the brand name Ixempra.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mandhare, A; Biradar, S; Gurule, A (August 2016). "Azaepothilone B and its derivatives: a patent review". Expert opinion on therapeutic patents. 26 (8): 891–905. doi:10.1080/13543776.2016.1199688. PMID 27282355.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ixabepilone Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "DailyMed - IXEMPRA- ixabepilone kit". dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Ixempra Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.