Ameluz topical and Paclitaxel Intravenous

• Generic Name: aminolevulinic acid topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Ameluz, Levulan Kerastick

Ameluz causes skin cells to become more sensitive to certain types of light. Skin cells treated with this medicine will die and slough off after being exposed to a special light treatment.

Ameluz is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face and scalp. Ameluz is used together with a special light treatment, also called photodynamic therapy.

Ameluz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: paclitaxel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Onxol, Taxol

Paclitaxel injection is used to treat advanced cancer of the ovaries, breast, non-small cell lung cancer, and Kaposi sarcoma. Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer of the skin and mucous membranes that is commonly found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Paclitaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected, other unwanted effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with paclitaxel, you and your doctor should talk about the good paclitaxel will do as well as the risks of using it.

Paclitaxel is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.