Ixabepilone
Ixempra (ixabepilone) is a chemotherapy medication used to treat metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer, typically when other treatments have not been effective. It is often administered in combination with capecitabine for patients who have previously received anthracycline and taxane therapies. This medication works by inhibiting cancer cell division and growth.
Ixempra is a chemotherapy drug used to treat advanced breast cancer by inhibiting cancer cell division.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 744825
- Generic
- Ixempra
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Ixempra is indicated for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in patients who have previously received an anthracycline, a taxane, and capecitabine. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with capecitabine.
Ixempra is an epothilone analog that works by binding to and stabilizing microtubules, preventing their depolymerization. This inhibition of microtubule dynamics disrupts cell division, leading to cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells.
Ixempra is administered via intravenous infusion and should be given under the supervision of a qualified oncologist. Common side effects include peripheral neuropathy, neutropenia, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Regular blood count monitoring is required during treatment. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications and medical conditions before starting therapy.
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