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Important Safety Information ABOUT ABRAXANE

WARNING – DECREASED BONE MARROW ACTIVITY

  • Do not take ABRAXANE if your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3 (neutropenia), since you may be more likely to get a serious infection. While taking ABRAXANE, you must get regular blood tests to check for any problems that could develop
  • ABRAXANE contains albumin, a substance found in human blood. Do not substitute for or with other paclitaxel formulations

Who Should Not Receive ABRAXANE?

  • Do not receive ABRAXANE if:
    • your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3
    • you have had a severe allergic reaction to ABRAXANE

Serious Side Effects

ABRAXANE may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Severe decreased blood cell counts. ABRAXANE can cause a severe decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell which helps fight infections, and blood cells called platelets which help to clot blood. Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count during your treatment with ABRAXANE
  • Severe nerve problems (neuropathy). Tell your healthcare provider if you have numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your hands or feet
  • Severe infection (sepsis). If you receive ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine, infections can be severe and lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4° F) or develop signs of infection
  • Lung or breathing problems. If you receive ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine, lung or breathing problems may be severe and can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you suddenly get a dry cough that will not go away or shortness of breath
  • Severe allergic reactions. Severe allergic reactions are medical emergencies that can happen in people who receive ABRAXANE and can lead to death. You may have an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to ABRAXANE if you are allergic to other taxane medicines. Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for allergic reactions during your infusion of ABRAXANE. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these signs of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, sudden swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing, hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body

Other Risks

  • Treatment with ABRAXANE can make liver problems worse. If you have liver problems, your starting dose of ABRAXANE should be lowered or withheld
  • ABRAXANE contains albumin (human), a product of human blood
  • Do not breastfeed during your treatment and for two weeks after the last dose of ABRAXANE

Risks to Pregnancy

  • If you are pregnant or become pregnant, ABRAXANE can harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with ABRAXANE. Women should not become pregnant and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose of ABRAXANE. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods you can use during this time
  • ABRAXANE can harm the unborn baby of your partner
  • If you are a man, you should not father a child and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least three months after the last dose of ABRAXANE
  • ABRAXANE may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you

Other Possible Side Effects

  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with breast cancer include:
    • hair loss
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • tiredness
    • changes in your liver function tests
    • nausea
    • diarrhea
    • infections
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • abnormal heartbeat
    • joint and muscle pain
    • low red blood cell count (anemia). Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak, tired, or short of breath
  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with non–small cell lung cancer include:
    • low red blood cell count (anemia)
    • decreased platelet cell count
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • tiredness
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • hair loss
    • nausea
  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with pancreatic cancer include:
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • hair loss
    • diarrhea
    • vomiting
    • rash
    • tiredness
    • nausea
    • swelling in the hands or feet
    • fever
    • decreased appetite
    • signs of dehydration including, thirst, dry mouth, dark yellow urine, decreased urine, headache, or muscle cramps
  • Other side effects include vision problems, decreased appetite, kidney problems, constipation, and difficulty breathing
  • In some patients receiving ABRAXANE, severe heart and blood vessel side effects have occurred. These included chest pain, heart attack, fluid under the skin, blood clots in the veins or lungs, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure

Other Important Safety Information about ABRAXANE

  • You should contact your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, cough, or breathing difficulties that do not go away, or signs of an allergic reaction. Tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions
  • Treatment with ABRAXANE can cause irritation where the medicine is injected (injection site reactions). You should be monitored by your doctor or nurse during and after you receive ABRAXANE to make sure no problems occur at the injection site. In some cases, these problems occurred 7 to 10 days after the medicine was injected
  • It is not known whether ABRAXANE interacts with other drugs, so be sure to tell your doctor about any medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking
  • The safety and effectiveness in children have not been shown
  • ABRAXANE has not been adequately studied in people with severe kidney problems

These are not all the possible side effects of ABRAXANE. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Patient Information and Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.

Important Safety Information ABOUT ABRAXANE

Celgene Patient Support - Helping you access Abraxane

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call .

Important Safety Information ABOUT ABRAXANE

WARNING – DECREASED BONE MARROW ACTIVITY

  • Do not take ABRAXANE if your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3 (neutropenia), since you may be more likely to get a serious infection. While taking ABRAXANE, you must get regular blood tests to check for any problems that could develop
  • ABRAXANE contains albumin, a substance found in human blood. Do not substitute for or with other paclitaxel formulations

Who Should Not Receive ABRAXANE?

  • Do not receive ABRAXANE if:
    • your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3
    • you have had a severe allergic reaction to ABRAXANE

Serious Side Effects

ABRAXANE may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Severe decreased blood cell counts. ABRAXANE can cause a severe decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell which helps fight infections, and blood cells called platelets which help to clot blood. Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count during your treatment with ABRAXANE
  • Severe nerve problems (neuropathy). Tell your healthcare provider if you have numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your hands or feet
  • Severe infection (sepsis). If you receive ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine, infections can be severe and lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4° F) or develop signs of infection
  • Lung or breathing problems. If you receive ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine, lung or breathing problems may be severe and can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you suddenly get a dry cough that will not go away or shortness of breath
  • Severe allergic reactions. Severe allergic reactions are medical emergencies that can happen in people who receive ABRAXANE and can lead to death. You may have an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to ABRAXANE if you are allergic to other taxane medicines. Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for allergic reactions during your infusion of ABRAXANE. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these signs of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, sudden swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing, hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body

Other Risks

  • Treatment with ABRAXANE can make liver problems worse. If you have liver problems, your starting dose of ABRAXANE should be lowered or withheld
  • ABRAXANE contains albumin (human), a product of human blood
  • Do not breastfeed during your treatment and for two weeks after the last dose of ABRAXANE

Risks to Pregnancy

  • If you are pregnant or become pregnant, ABRAXANE can harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with ABRAXANE. Women should not become pregnant and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose of ABRAXANE. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods you can use during this time
  • ABRAXANE can harm the unborn baby of your partner
  • If you are a man, you should not father a child and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least three months after the last dose of ABRAXANE
  • ABRAXANE may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you

Other Possible Side Effects

  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with breast cancer include:
    • hair loss
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • tiredness
    • changes in your liver function tests
    • nausea
    • diarrhea
    • infections
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • abnormal heartbeat
    • joint and muscle pain
    • low red blood cell count (anemia). Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak, tired, or short of breath
  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with non–small cell lung cancer include:
    • low red blood cell count (anemia)
    • decreased platelet cell count
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • tiredness
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • hair loss
    • nausea
  • The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with pancreatic cancer include:
    • decreased white blood cell count
    • numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
    • hair loss
    • diarrhea
    • vomiting
    • rash
    • tiredness
    • nausea
    • swelling in the hands or feet
    • fever
    • decreased appetite
    • signs of dehydration including, thirst, dry mouth, dark yellow urine, decreased urine, headache, or muscle cramps
  • Other side effects include vision problems, decreased appetite, kidney problems, constipation, and difficulty breathing
  • In some patients receiving ABRAXANE, severe heart and blood vessel side effects have occurred. These included chest pain, heart attack, fluid under the skin, blood clots in the veins or lungs, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure

Other Important Safety Information about ABRAXANE

  • You should contact your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, cough, or breathing difficulties that do not go away, or signs of an allergic reaction. Tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions
  • Treatment with ABRAXANE can cause irritation where the medicine is injected (injection site reactions). You should be monitored by your doctor or nurse during and after you receive ABRAXANE to make sure no problems occur at the injection site. In some cases, these problems occurred 7 to 10 days after the medicine was injected
  • It is not known whether ABRAXANE interacts with other drugs, so be sure to tell your doctor about any medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking
  • The safety and effectiveness in children have not been shown
  • ABRAXANE has not been adequately studied in people with severe kidney problems

These are not all the possible side effects of ABRAXANE. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Patient Information and Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.

Glossary

What do all these terms mean?

Facing the challenge of advanced cancer can be hard enough without the confusion of medical terms. It is important that you understand the language of cancer so that you can take an active role in your treatment. Always ask your healthcare team to explain things simply if there is something you don’t understand.

Advanced cancer

Cancer that has spread to other places in the body.

Albumin (al-BYOO-min)

A type of protein found in the blood.

Anemia (uh-NEE-mee-uh)

A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal. Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Anemia can make you feel tired, weak, and short of breath.

Blood cell count

The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood.

Carboplatin (KAR-boh-pla-tin)

A chemotherapy medicine prescribed to treat cancer. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapies.

Chemotherapy (KEE-moh-THAYR-uh-pee)

Medicines used to keep cancer cells from growing or to kill cancer cells.

Colloidal (kuh-LOY-dul) oatmeal

Fine powder made from ground oats added to bath water to soothe dry, itchy skin.

Dehydration (dee-hy-DRAY-shun)

Loss of too much water and needed fluids from the body. May be caused by vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.

Gemcitabine (jem-CY-tuh-been)

A chemotherapy medicine prescribed to treat cancer. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapies.

Hereditary (huh-RED-i-ter-ee)

A term for a condition that is passed through the genes from parent to offspring.

Infusion (in-FYOO-zhun)

A way of giving medicine that allows it to pass directly into the bloodstream. Also called intravenous (IN-truh-VEE-nus), or IV, infusion.

Invasive (in-VEY-siv) cancer

Cancer that grows into (invades) normal tissues in or beyond where it began.

Malignant (muh-LIG-nuhnt) tumor

A tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissue and may spread to other parts of the body.

Metastatic (meh-tuh-STA-tik)

Cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another. Also known as advanced or stage 4 cancer.

Microtubules (MY-kroh-TOO-byools)

Proteins that help cells divide.

Mutation (myoo-TEY-shuhn)

A defect in the genes.

Neuropathy (nor-AH-puh-thee)

Numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet that may be caused by chemotherapy, injury, infection, or conditions such as diabetes or kidney failure. Also known as peripheral (peh-RIH-feh-rul) neuropathy.

Neutropenia (noo-troh-PEE-nee-uh)

A condition in which the number of neutrophils is below normal.

Neutrophils (NOO-troh-fils)

A type of white blood cell that helps fight infection.

Paclitaxel (PAK-li-TAK-sel)

A medicine used to treat cancer.

Pancreas (PAN-kree-uhs)

An organ found behind your stomach that helps the body digest food and provides energy for the body’s activities.

Platelet (PLAYT-let)

A type of cell found in the blood that helps slow or stop bleeding.

Sepsis (SEP-sis)

The presence of bacteria or toxins in the blood or tissues.

Solvents

Chemicals that help dissolve a medicine so that it can be given by infusion.

Systemic therapy (sis-TEH-mik THAYR-uh-pee)

Medicines that travel through the bloodstream to reach cells in many parts of the body.

Tumor (TOO-mer)

An abnormal mass of tissue. Not all tumors are cancerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • What is metastatic breast cancer?
  • How many people have metastatic breast cancer? How many people have metastatic breast cancer?
  • Are some people more at risk for breast cancer? Are some people more at risk for breast cancer?
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  • What is ABRAXANE?
  • What is in ABRAXANE?
  • How does ABRAXANE work?
  • How is ABRAXANE given?
  • How often will I be given ABRAXANE?
  • What should I expect when I come in for treatment?
  • What serious side effects may ABRAXANE cause?
  • What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE? What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE?
  • Are there risks to pregnancy? Are there risks to pregnancy?
  • What are the most common side effects for ABRAXANE?
  • What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE? What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE?
  • What are some tips that your healthcare team may suggest to help with side effects?
  • How can I work with my healthcare team?
Financial Support and Educational Resources
  • How can I find financial support for ABRAXANE?
  • As a caregiver, where can I find support and resources?
  • As a patient, where can I learn more?
  • How can I get the support I need? How can I get the support I need?
  • How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer? How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer?
  • Where can I find resources?
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  • Where can I find cultural resources?
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
  • What is advanced pancreatic cancer?
  • How many people have advanced pancreatic cancer? How many people have advanced pancreatic cancer?
  • Are some people more at risk for pancreatic cancer? Are some people more at risk for pancreatic cancer?
  • What is important to know about diet and nutrition? What is important to know about diet and nutrition?
  • What are some tips for improving my appetite? What are some tips for improving my appetite?
Questions About ABRAXANE
  • What is ABRAXANE?
  • What is in ABRAXANE?
  • How does ABRAXANE work?
  • How are ABRAXANE and gemcitabine given?
  • How often will I be given ABRAXANE + gemcitabine?
  • What results were seen in a study with ABRAXANE + gemcitabine?
  • What should I expect when I come in for treatment?
  • What serious side effects may ABRAXANE cause?
  • What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE? What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE?
  • Are there risks to pregnancy? Are there risks to pregnancy?
  • What are the most common side effects for ABRAXANE?
  • What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE? What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE?
  • What are some tips that your healthcare team may suggest to help with side effects?
  • How can I work with my healthcare team?
Financial Support and Educational Resources
  • How can I find financial support for ABRAXANE?
  • As a caregiver, where can I find support and resources?
  • As a patient, where can I learn more?
  • How can I get the support I need? How can I get the support I need?
  • How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer? How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer?
  • Where can I find resources?
  • Where can I find information and support online?
  • Where can I find cultural resources?
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Advanced Non–small Cell Lung Cancer
  • What is advanced non–small cell lung cancer?
  • How many people have advanced non–small cell lung cancer? How many people have advanced non–small cell lung cancer?
  • Are some people more at risk for lung cancer? Are some people more at risk for lung cancer?
  • Where can I find more information?
  • I am a caregiver. Where can I find support? I am a caregiver. Where can I find support?
Questions About ABRAXANE
  • What is ABRAXANE?
  • What is in ABRAXANE?
  • How does ABRAXANE work?
  • How are ABRAXANE and carboplatin given?
  • How often will I be given ABRAXANE + carboplatin?
  • What should I expect when I come in for treatment?
  • What serious side effects may ABRAXANE cause?
  • What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE? What are other risks of taking ABRAXANE?
  • Are there risks to pregnancy? Are there risks to pregnancy?
  • What are the most common side effects for ABRAXANE?
  • What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE? What are other possible side effects of ABRAXANE?
  • What are some tips that your healthcare team may suggest to help with side effects?
  • How can I work with my healthcare team?
Financial Support and Educational Resources
  • How can I find financial support for ABRAXANE?
  • As a caregiver, where can I find support and resources?
  • As a patient, where can I learn more?
  • How can I get the support I need? How can I get the support I need?
  • How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer? How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer?
  • Where can I find resources? Where can I find resources?
  • Where can I find information and support online?
  • Where can I find cultural resources?
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      lookgoodfeelbetter.org 1-800-395-5665

      Services Provided

      Free workshops offering makeup, beauty, and skin care tips to women in treatment for cancer

      Lining up home care or help for older adults

      Where to Turn for Help

      Eldercare Locator

      eldercare.gov 1-800-677-1116

      Services Provided

      Free referrals to community services for older adults and their families

      Organizing help from friends and family

      Where to Turn for Help

      MyLifeLine.org

      mylifeline.org

      CaringBridge®

      caringbridge.org

      Services Provided

      Websites and mobile apps that allow you to set up a free, private online network for giving and receiving help

      Getting support for caregivers

      Where to Turn for Help

      Cancer Support Community

      cancersupportcommunity.org 1-888-793-9355

      CancerCare®

      cancercare.org 1-800-813-4673

      Family Caregiver Alliance

      caregiver.org 1-800-445-8106

      Services Provided

      Support groups, information, advice, and referrals to resources for local and long-distance caregiving