/assets/drug/paclitaxel/~default

Paclitaxel

Common brand names:

Abraxane, Onxol, Taxol

Paclitaxel is a natural (though quite toxic) substance derived from the yew tree by taking a naturally present substance from the tree and chemically altering it to form the drug. The resultant drug is administered intravenously. It is used as a chemotherapy drug to treat people with a wide variety of cancers.

Note: Many of the interactions described below, in the text and in the Summary of Interactions, have been reported only for specific chemotherapeutic drugs, and may not apply to other chemotherapeutic drugs. There are many unknowns concerning interactions of nutrients, herbs, and chemotherapy drugs. People receiving chemotherapy who wish to supplement with vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other natural substances should always consult a physician.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

What Are Nutrient Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients
Magnesium and Potassium
Lactobacillus GG
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Spleen Peptide Extract
Taurine
dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Calcium and Magnesium
Glutathione
Melatonin
Probiotics
Selenium
Wheat Grass
Beta-Carotene
Chamomile
Eleuthero
Fish Oil
Ginger
Glutamine
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Spleen Peptide Extract
Thymus Extracts
Vitamin E
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Thymus Extracts
Wheat Grass
Anti-oxidants
Milk Thistle
PSK
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction

none

dnicon_CheckExplanation Required 
Anti-oxidants
Echinacea
Glutathione
Multivitamin
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and N-Acetyl Cysteine
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.

Copyright © 2024 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved.

RxAnswers™ is a copyrighted product from TraceGains.

This information is intended only for residents of the United States. Products sold under the same brand names in other countries may contain different ingredients.

There are some limitations on the information provided in “Nutrient Interactions.” Do NOT rely solely on the information in this article. Please read the disclaimer.

Learn more about TraceGains, the company.

Learn more about the authors of RxAnswers.

TraceGains and/or its suppliers make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of this content herein or that of any organization referred or linked to within this content and will not be liable for any damages arising out of your access to or use of any information found herein or that of any organization referred to within this content.

Information expires December 2024.