Abraxane
Abraxane ingredients
| Active ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Paclitaxel | 100 mg/20mL |
What Abraxane is used for
The FDA lists the approved uses on the official label (below). In the EU, paclitaxel is approved as Abraxane for:
Abraxane monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in adult patients who have failed first-line treatment for metastatic disease and for whom standard, anthracycline containing therapy is not indicated. Abraxane in combination with gemcitabine is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Abraxane in combination with carboplatin is indicated for the first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in adult patients who are not candidates for potentially curative surgery and/or radiation therapy.
EU wording from the European Medicines Agency; US approved uses can differ.
Key facts
- Brand
- Abraxane
- Generic name
- Paclitaxel
- Made by
- Abraxis BioScience, LLC
- Forms
- Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension
- Given
- Intravenous
- Drug class
- Microtubule Inhibitor
- FDA approval
- New drug application (NDA) NDA021660
- On the US market since
- 2005
Official information
- Abraxane prescribing information (FDA label) on DailyMed
- MedlinePlus drug information (search for Paclitaxel)
In India
- Paclitaxel: 136 brands in India
Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.
Common questions
What is Abraxane?
Abraxane (Paclitaxel) is a cancer medicine made by Abraxis BioScience, LLC, approved by the US FDA.
What are the ingredients of Abraxane?
Abraxane contains Paclitaxel (100 mg/20mL).
Is Abraxane approved in Europe?
The same active substance is approved in the EU as Abraxane.
From the FDA National Drug Code directory (open.fda.gov, public domain) and the European Medicines Agency medicines list. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.
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