Ixabepilone Intravenous and Onsolis

• Generic Name: ixabepilone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ixempra

Ixabepilone injection belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It is used to treat advanced or metastatic breast cancer (breast cancer that has already spread) after other treatments have failed. Ixabepilone is given alone or with another cancer medicine called capecitabine.

Ixabepilone interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells will also be affected by ixabepilone, other side effects may occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor right away.

Ixabepilone is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: buccal soluble film
• Other Brand Names: Fentora, Onsolis, Abstral, Subsys, Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys, Lazanda, Sublimaze

Onsolis buccal soluble film contains fentanyl, a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine.

Onsolis is used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Onsolis is taken together with other non-fentanyl narcotic pain medicine that is used around the clock. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain.

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