Uses / Indications:
Docetax 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cancer of head and neck and prostate cancer.
Pregnancy interaction:
Docetax 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Before docetaxel is administered to you, ensure that all the blood tests and liver-function tests have been adequately performed. Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you suffer from alcohol dependence or liver impairment as this medicine contains alcohol (ethanol). Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness. Consult your doctor if you intend to have a child during and 6 months after docetaxel treatment, as it may affect fertility. Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function, swelling or fluid retention in the body, weakened immune system, infections, problems with bone-marrow, low platelet or white blood cell count, or if you have previously received radiation therapy.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain, Hair loss, Hypersensitivity, Loss of appetite, Infection, Diarrhoea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Altered taste, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Febrile neutropenia, Neuropathy.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works:
Docetax 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Faq for medicine:
Is Docetax a taxane : Docetax belongs to the taxane class of drugs. It is not an anthracycline derivative|Is Docetax cytotoxic? : Yes. Since, Docetax kills the cancer cells in the body; it is regarded as a cytotoxic agent|Does Docetax cause hair loss : Docetax may cause hair loss, bone pain or weight gain due to fluid retention. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor|Where does Docetax come from? : Docetax is derived from the bark of the yew tree found in the pacific region|Is Docetax FDA approved? : Yes. Docetax is approved by the USFDA.
Medicine interaction:
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