Ixabepilone
Ixabepilone is a type of chemotherapy drug called an antimicrotubule agent. It is similar to a natural substance called epothilone B. It kills cells by keeping microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis) from working the way they should.
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Ixabepilone is approved to be used alone or with capecitabine to treat:
- Breast cancer that has spread and cannot be treated with or did not respond to other chemotherapy.
Ixabepilone is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Ixabepilone
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Ixabepilone - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Ixabepilone - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.