Abraxane generic name?

What is the generic name of Abraxane?

Abraxane’s generic name is paclitaxel protein-bound particles (often shortened to nab-paclitaxel). [1]

Why is Abraxane sometimes listed as “nab-paclitaxel”?

Abraxane uses a formulation where paclitaxel is bound to albumin nanoparticles, which is why the generic appears as paclitaxel protein-bound and the common shorthand is nab-paclitaxel. [1]

Is paclitaxel protein-bound the same drug as “paclitaxel” (Taxol)?

No. Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound / nab-paclitaxel) is a different formulation than standard paclitaxel products like Taxol, even though both are based on paclitaxel. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles)