Why is paclitaxel used in stents?

Paclitaxel is released from the balloon or stent to prevent scar tissue formation in the blood vessel that can re-obstruct the artery (restenosis).

What drugs are used in stents?

After an interventional procedure, such as angioplasty and stent: your doctor may prescribe new medications. These may include: Antiplatelet medication such as clopidogrel (Plavix®), prasugrel (Effient®), ticagrelor (Brilinta™) or aspirin, and in some cases, both.

What is a Taxus stent?

The TAXUS Express Stent was designed by coating the Express® Stent with the drug paclitaxel, and the polymer. The paclitaxel/polymer coating has been designed to allow for a consistent and controlled release of the drug from the stent surface into the artery walls, to minimize release into the blood stream.

Are Taxus stents MRI safe?

MRI safety testing has shown that the TAXUS® Express® Stent is MR Conditional and that a patient with a TAXUS Express Stent may safely undergo an MRI scan under certain conditions listed on the patient implant card.

What to do on the day of a paclitaxel injection?

Avoid drinking alcohol on the day of your paclitaxel injection. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection. Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.

Is it safe to take paclitaxel with castor oil?

You should not be treated with paclitaxel if you are allergic to it, or if you have: an allergy to castor oil (contained in paclitaxel and other medicines such as cyclosporine or teniposide). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease. Paclitaxel may harm an unborn baby.

What does paclitaxel do to your body?

Paclitaxel can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests. What happens if I miss a dose? Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your paclitaxel injection.

Can you drink alcohol the day after a paclitaxel injection?

Avoid drinking alcohol on the day of your paclitaxel injection. This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces.

Why is paclitaxel used in stents? Paclitaxel is released from the balloon or stent to prevent scar tissue formation in the blood vessel that can re-obstruct the artery (restenosis). What drugs are used in stents? After an interventional procedure, such as angioplasty and stent: your doctor may prescribe new medications. These may include: Antiplatelet medication…