Taxotere 80mg Injection 4ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Docetaxel 80 mg
Manufacturer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTIONTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION contains Docetaxel which belongs to the group of medicines called Taxoids. TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is used in the management of breast cancer, special forms of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer), prostate cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer and/or head and neck cancer in affected individuals. TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic to docetaxel. It is not recommended for use in patients with low number of white blood cells and in patients suffering from severe liver disease. Before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are alcohol dependent, and/or suffering from epilepsy, heart and/or kidney disease. TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method to avoid getting pregnant while receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION. The medicine is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) which is also advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION Manage breast cancer and special forms of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) Manage prostate cancer, gastric cancer and head & neck cancer
How It Works
TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and stopping its spread in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION are infection, hair loss, headache, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and/or constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION Manage breast cancer and special forms of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) Manage prostate cancer, gastric cancer and head & neck cancer HOW TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION WORKSTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and stopping its spread in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTIONCOMMON infections, decrease in red and white blood cells count, low platelet count hair loss headache, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea sores in the mouth, dry mouth, difficulty/painful swallowing sleeplessness, tiredness, dizziness, dehydration signs of allergic reactions such as flushing, skin reactions, itching, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, fever/chills, back pain, low blood pressure tingling/prickling sensation in joints/muscles, redness and swelling of palms of hands / soles of feet, change in the colour of your nails alteration in sense of taste inflammation of throat and nose, bleeding from nose, inflammation of eye/increased tearing of the eyes, breath muscle aches and pains, back pain/bone pain nasal drainage, swelling due to lymphatic drainage shortness of breath, low blood pressure change/absence of menstrual period flu-like symptoms weight gain/loss infection of the upper respiratory tract oral candidiasis hearing impaired, inflammation of oesophagus irregular/rapid heartbeat UNCOMMON skin reactions at injection site fainting, phlebitis (inflammation of the vein)/swelling blood clots blood cancer (may occur when used with other anticancer management) RARE inflammation of colon/intestine, intestinal perforation Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION: signs of severe allergic reaction such as flushing, skin reactions, itching, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, fever/chills, back pain, low blood pressure fever signs of serious gastrointestinal toxicity such as abdominal pain/tenderness, diarrhoea, rectal haemorrhage, blood in stool and/or fever vision problems especially blurred vision signs of acute or worsening lung problems such as fever, shortness of breath and/or cough skin reactions such as stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (associated with signs such as blistering, peeling/bleeding on any part of skin with/without a rash), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (associated with signs such as red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the swollen skin accompanied with fever) signs of ventricular arrhythmia/ tachycardia (condition marked by irregular heart rhythms) such as irregular/rapid heartbeat, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, and/or fainting signs of tumour lysis syndrome (serious condition marked by massive death of cancer cells) such as seizures, kidney failure and/or heart rhythm disturbance
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION and for 2 months after the end of management, since it may harm the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive and operate machines if TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION affects your ability to drive or operate any machines. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION since it may cause harmful effects to the patient. KIDNEYUse with CautionTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION. LIVERConsult your doctorTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with serious liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with other liver disease. Consult doctor before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Docetaxel and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION. USE IN PEDIATRICSUse with CautionTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of the medicine. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. OTHERSTAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have too low number of white blood cells Before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: are alcohol dependent are suffering from epilepsy
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions Before receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: ketoconazole, itraconazole (medicine used to manage fungal infection) ritonavir (medicine used to manage viral infections) cisplatin, cyclosporine (medicine used to manage cancer) doxorubicin (medicine used to manage cancer) erythromycin, troleandomycin (medicine used to manage bacterial infection) terfenadine (medicine used to manage allergy) dalfopristin, quinupristin (medicine used to manage infection of skin and blood) vaccine for BCG, measles, mumps, poliovirus, rotavirus, rubella, smallpox, typhoid, varicella, yellow Fever thalidomide (medicine used to manage skin cancer) Overdosage: TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Docetaxel Pharmacological Category : Taxoids Therapeutic Indication : Breast cancer, Gastric cancer, Prostate cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION out of reach of children Do not store TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION above 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Taxotere 80mg Injection 4ml.
What is TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION used for?
TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is used in the management of breast cancer, special forms of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer), prostate cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer and/or head and neck cancer in affected individuals.
How TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION works?
TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and stopping its spread in affected individuals.
What are the most common side effects of receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION?
The most common side effects of receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION are infection, hair loss, headache, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and/or constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
How TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is administered?
TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
No, TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving TAXOTERE 80MG INJECTION and for 2 months after the end of management, since it may harm the unborn baby. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
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Last Updated
12 Dec 2023