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protein-bound paclitaxel
(PROH-teen-bownd PA-klih-TAK-sil)
A drug used to treat breast cancer that has come back or spread to other parts of the body. It is also used with another drug to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer in patients who are not able to have surgery or radiation therapy. It is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Protein-bound paclitaxel stops cancer cells from growing and dividing, and may kill them. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent. Also called ABI-007, Abraxane, nanoparticle paclitaxel, and paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation.
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