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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Mitotax purchase.


Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Mitotax before taking it.

What is Mitotax

Mitotax is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Mitotax is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. It is also used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Mitotax may also be used for purposes not listed in Mitotax guide.

How is Mitotax given?

Mitotax is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given other medications to prevent an allergic reaction while you are receiving Mitotax.
Mitotax is usually given once every 3 weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving Mitotax.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Mitotax is injected.
Mitotax 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.

Mitotax side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Mitotax dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Ovarian Cancer:

For previously untreated patients with cancer of the ovary:
175 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin or
135 mg/m2 intravenously over 24 hours every 3 weeks followed by cisplatin
For patients previously treated for cancer of the ovary:
175 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks or
135 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks

Usual Adult Dose for Kaposi's Sarcoma:

For patients with AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma:
135 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks or
100 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 2 weeks
Note: In patients with advanced HIV disease:
1) reduce the dose of dexamethasone as one of the three premedication drugs to 10 mg
2) Initiate or repeat treatment with Mitotax only if the neutrophil count is at least 1000 cells/mm3
3) Reduce the dose of subsequent courses of Mitotax by 20% for patients who experience severe neutropenia (a neutrophi count <500 cells/mm3 for a week or longer)
4) Initiate concomitant hematopoietic growth factor (G-CSF) as clinically indicated.

Usual Adult Dose for Breast Cancer -- Adjuvant:

For adjuvant treatment of node-positive:
175 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks for four courses administered sequentially to doxorubicin-containing chemotherapy.

Usual Adult Dose for Breast Cancer:

After failure of initial chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy:
175 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 3 weeks

Usual Adult Dose for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer:

135 mg/m2 intravenously over 24 hours followed by cisplatin every 3 weeks

Usual Pediatric Dose for Wilms' Tumor:

Recurrent Wilms' tumor: 250-350 mg/m2/dose over 24 hours every 3 weeks

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
Adpaxil 100mg Injection $3.18Adley Formulations
260 mg x 43.4 mL x 1's $151.90
ALTAXEL inj 300 mg x 50 mL x 50ml $153.30Alkem (Cytomed)
ALTAXEL 300MG INFUSION 1 bottle(s) (50 ML infusion each) $162.96Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Altaxel 30mg/5ml VIAL / 1 $29.40
100 mg x 16.7 mL x 1's $77.00
Altaxel 250mg Injection $113.40Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Alzene 5mg Tablet $0.03Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
ALZENE 5MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.25Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Anzatax 150 mg/25 mL x 1's $296.00
Anzatax 30 mg/5 mL x 1's $62.90
260 mg x 1's $140.00
CANSURE Injection / 6mg (43.4ml units) $140.00Khandelwal Laboratories
CANSURE inj 30 mg x 5ml $29.40Khandelwal
CANSURE inj 100 mg x 16.7ml $58.80Khandelwal
Cantaxel 30mg x 5mL VIAL / 1 $28.00
Cantaxel 260 mg Injection $0.13
30 mg x 5 mL x 1's $20.58
CELTAX 100MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $50.80Celon Laboratories Ltd
CELTAX 260MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $58.33Celon Laboratories Ltd
Celtax 250mg/41.7ml VIAL / 1 $120.68
Celtax 300mg Injection $132.93Celon Laboratories Ltd
CYTAX 300 MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (50 ML injection each) $140.76Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
CYTAX 30MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (5 ML injection each) $22.64Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cytax 100mg Injection $54.74Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cytax 100mg/16.7ml VIAL / 1 $77.00
CYTAX inj 200 mg x 33.4 mL x 33.4ml $94.64Intas
Cytax 260mg Injection $118.81Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cytax 300mg/50ml VIAL / 1 $131.04
DUTAXEL inj 30 mg x 5ml $22.40Samarth
100 mg x 1's $58.80
260 mg x 1's $131.60
Mitotax 250mg Injection $141.67Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MITOTAX 300MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 ML injection each) $152.25Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
MITOTAX Injection / 30mg (5ml units) $33.32Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
MITOTAX inj 100 mg x 16.7 mL x 16.7ml $56.31Dr. Reddy's
250 mg x 41.7 mL x 1's $132.45
Maclitaxel 260mg Injection $51.50Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MACLITAXEL 260MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $51.50Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MACLITAXEL inj 260 mg x 1's $61.50Macleods
Maclitaxel 260mg VIAL / 1 $61.50
260 mg x 43.4 mL x 1's $189.98
300 mg x 50 mL x 1's $209.86
NEOTAXL Injection / 30mg (5ml units) $22.40VHB Life Sciences
NEOTAXL 100MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 ML injection each) $69.33Vhb Life Sciences Inc
NEOTAXL Injection / 260mg (43.34ml units) $124.60VHB Life Sciences
6 mg/1vial1 vial$29.40
30 mg x 1's $19.60
ONCOTAXEL 100MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (17 ML injection each) $30.00Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
ONCOTAXEL inj 100 mg x 1's $47.60Sun (Inca)
ONCOTAXEL 260MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 ML injection each) $92.26Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
6 mg/1vial1 vial$29.40
300 mg x 1's $152.60
PACLIRON inj 300 mg x 1's $152.60Feron LS
Pacliron 300mg VIAL / 1 $152.60
30 mg x 1's $29.40
PACLIRON inj 30 mg x 1's $29.40Feron LS
Pacliron 30mg VIAL / 1 $29.40
100 mg x 1's $78.40
PACLIRON inj 100 mg x 1's $78.40Feron LS
Pacliron 100mg VIAL / 1 $78.40
260 mg x 43.4ml $151.90
30 mg x 5ml $29.40
100 mg x 16.7ml $70.00
Abraxane 100 mg vial $1119.60
Paclitaxel 150 mg/25 ml vial $3.36
Paclitaxel 30 mg/5 ml vial $3.54
Onxol 30 mg/5 ml vial $34.54
Onxol 300 mg/50 ml vial $34.54
Taxol 30 mg/5 ml vial $35.06
Paclitaxel 100 mg/16.7 ml vial $4.45
Paclitaxel 300 mg/50 ml vial $5.31
Paclitaxin 100 mg/16.7 mL x 1's $305.00
Paclitaxin 300 mg/50 mL x 1's $450.00
Paclitaxin (vial) 30 mg/5 mL x 1's $90.00
Paxus 100 mg/16.7 mL x 1's $192.40
Paxus 30 mg/5 mL x 1's $67.16
Petaxel 260mg Injection $140.32Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
PETAXEL Injection / 6mg (5ml units) $24.95Biochem Pharmaceutical
PETAXEL Injection / 6mg (16.7ml units) $55.94Biochem Pharmaceutical
100 mg/1vial1 vial$70.00
6 mg/1vial1 vial$28.00
Sindaxel 100 mg/16.67 mL x 1's $185.00
Sindaxel 260 mg/43.33 mL x 1's $414.40
Sindaxel 30 mg/5 mL x 1's $66.60
Taxilan 500 mg/5 mL x 180 mL x 1's $4.66
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References

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Mitotax - Frequently asked Questions

Can Mitotax be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Mitotax?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mitotax can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection.

What other drugs will affect Mitotax?

Many drugs can interact with Mitotax. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Mitotax, especially:

This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Mitotax. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Who should not take Mitotax?

You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to Mitotax, or to other medications that contain an ingredient called Cremophor EL (polyoxyethylated castor oil). This includes cyclosporine and teniposide.

To make sure Mitotax is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not receive Mitotax if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Mitotax passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Mitotax.

Can Mitotax be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Mitotax be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Mitotax, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Mitotax. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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One patient reported frequency of use

How often should I take Mitotax?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Mitotax should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Once in a day1
100.0%


One patient reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Mitotax May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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101-200mg1
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One patient reported time for results

How long will I use Mitotax before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Mitotax. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Mitotax kindly click here
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1 day1
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology