Paclitaxel belongs to the taxane class of chemotherapy and remains one of the most broadly used cytotoxic agents in oncology, covering a genuinely wide range of cancer types rather than a single narrow indication — which is precisely why it's a consistent, recurring reorder item for nearly every oncology-focused hospital and distributor we work with, not a specialty or occasional-use product.
- Approved indications: Ovarian cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma
- Mechanism: Binds to β-tubulin subunits of microtubules, interfering with both interphase cell growth and mitotic cell division, which prevents cancer cells from multiplying
- Combination therapy: Given alone or combined with other anticancer medicines depending on the specific cancer type and treatment protocol
- Contraindications for use: Severe liver problems, uncontrolled infection, or low white blood cell/platelet counts rule out treatment until those issues are resolved
- Age restriction: Not recommended for adolescents and children under 18
- Cardiac caution: Physicians should be informed of any heart disorders before treatment begins
- Allergic reaction risk: Administration can trigger serious allergic reactions, requiring monitoring, particularly during initial infusions
- Contraception requirement: Required during treatment and for a minimum of 6 months after the last dose
- Alcohol content note: The formulation contains alcohol, which can affect patients with alcoholism or those who should avoid alcohol for other medical reasons — worth flagging to prescribing teams unfamiliar with this specific product
- Certification: WHO-GMP sourced manufacturing
- Batch-specific testing: Purity and potency validated per batch
- High-volume pricing: Given its role as a widely used chemotherapy backbone across multiple cancer types, we're able to offer genuinely competitive bulk pricing for hospital and distributor procurement
| Document |
Included |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) |
? Standard |
| Certificate of Origin (COO) |
? Standard |
| MSDS |
? Standard |
Stock status: In stock for export | Quote turnaround: 24 hours
- Logistics: Standard export logistics, room-temperature stable, no cold chain required
- Coverage: Global export markets
- Tracking: Full shipment tracking included
- Institutional buyers: Hospital oncology-center bulk procurement, a consistent baseline order across most markets we serve
- Unregistered markets: Standard import pathways typically apply given its long-established, widely registered global status
What is Paclitaxel used for?
Treats ovarian cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Get Paclitaxel price from a GMP-compliant Indian supplier — how?
Send required quantity and destination for competitive bulk pricing.
Can it be combined with other chemotherapy drugs?
Yes, it's often given alone or combined with other anticancer medicines depending on the cancer type.
Does it affect fertility?
Effective contraception is required during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose.
Who supplies Paclitaxel from India?
WHO-GMP certified manufacturer with full export documentation and competitive bulk pricing.
