Ixabepilone
- What is it for
Ixabepilone is a chemotherapy that is used to treat breast cancer.
Ixabepilone
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Ixabepilone
cause?
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
