Used in chemotherapy to treat various cancers including breast, lung, prostate, and stomach cancer. It works by interfering with cell division, slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Commonly administered intravenously in hospital settings, it is often part of a combination therapy with other anticancer drugs. Also used in drug-coated stents to prevent scar tissue formation in blood vessels after angioplasty. Requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects like low blood cell counts, fluid retention, and nerve damage.