DOCETAXEL

Overview

DOCETAXEL is a Schedule H drug.
Docetaxel is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Docetaxel is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, and head/neck cancer.

Usage

DOCETAXEL is generally used to treat: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Head Cancer, Neck Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

You may develop muscle or joint pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if these symptoms occur. Monitor liver blood function and blood counts regularly. Treatment with corticosteroids before starting this medication is recommended. Caution needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection. Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth. Docetaxel contains alcohol and may cause a drunken feeling when the medicine is injected into your vein. Avoid drinking alcohol on the day of your docetaxel injection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DOCETAXEL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DOCETAXEL : Hives, Skin Rash, Arms Joint Pain, Abdomen Swelling, Face Swelling, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Chills, Noisy Breathing, Tightness

Rare Side-Effects

DOCETAXEL : Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat

Disease Interactions

DOCETAXEL can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Edema, Fever, Alcoholism

Technical Classification

DOCETAXEL is categorized as: MITOTIC INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DOCETAXEL as Ingredient

BENZOXEL 120MG TAB	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
BENZOXEL 20MG TAB	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
BENZOXEL 80MG TAB	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
CELTERE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
CELTERE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
CELTERE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
CHEMODOC 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
CHEMODOC 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
CHEMODOC 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
D TAIL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
D TAIL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DAXOTEL 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DAXOTEL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DAXOTEL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DC FILL 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DC FILL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DC FILL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCAX 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCAX 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCAX 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCEAQUALIP 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEAQUALIP 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCECAD 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCECAD 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCECAD 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCEFREZ 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEFREZ 20MG PREFILLED SYPINGE	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEFREZ 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCEL 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCEL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCENAT 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCENAT 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCEPAR 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCEPAR 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEPAR 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCETAX 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCETAX 20MG SOLVENT FOR INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCETAX 80MG SOLVENT FOR INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCETEC 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCETEC 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCETEC 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCETERE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCETERE 120MG SOLVENT FOR INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCETERE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCETERE 20MG SOLVENT FOR INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCETERE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCETERE 80MG SOLVENT FOR INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCETERO 120MG INJ SOLVENT	DOCETAXEL 120 MG
DOCETERO 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20 MG
DOCETERO 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80 MG
DOCETRUST 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCETRUST 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCETRUST 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCEZAP 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCEZAP 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCEZAP 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOCITIN 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOCITIN 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOCITIN 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOXAZ 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DOXAZ 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOXAZ 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DOXEL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
DOXEL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
DTAXANE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
DTAXANE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
GLANTAX D 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
GLANTAX D 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
SOLVENT FOR DOCETAXEL 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
SOLVENT FOR DOCETAXEL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
SOLVENT FOR DOCETAXEL 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
SOLVENT FOR DOCETAXEL CONCENTRATE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TAXEDOL 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TAXEDOL 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TAXOCARE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TAXOCARE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TAXOCARE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
TAXOTERE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TAXOTERE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
TAXUBA 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TAXUBA 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TAXUBA 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
TUBITERE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TUBITERE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TUBITERE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
TUBITERE NOVO 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
TUBITERE NOVO 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
TUBITERE NOVO 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
ZENOTERE 120MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 120.0 MG
ZENOTERE 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
ZENOTERE 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG
ZYTAX 20MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 20.0 MG
ZYTAX 80MG INJ	DOCETAXEL 80.0 MG