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About Chemotere 20mg Injection

DOCETAXEL belongs to the class of 'anti-neoplastic/anti-cancer drugs', primarily used as a chemotherapy drug to treat cancers. It is used for breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head/neck cancers. Cancer is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues.

DOCETAXEL contains Docetaxel, which belongs to the anticancer drugs. It works by slowing down cell growth. It is a cytotoxic agent, i.e., it prevents the cancer cells from rapidly dividing and spreading.

DOCETAXEL will be administered by a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of DOCETAXEL include pain/swelling at the injection site, headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, loss of appetite, indigestion, tearing of the eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia (sleeplessness), fever (please inform your doctor if you have fever), muscle aches, and breathlessness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Do not use or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you. Before starting DOCETAXEL, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions, medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, blood pressure problems, fits, lung disorders, weak immune system, anemia, low white blood cell count, vision problems, and are receiving chemotherapy. DOCETAXEL is not indicated for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. DOCETAXEL may make you feel dizzy and drowsy, hence do not drive or operate machinery. It is not recommended to consume alcohol along with DOCETAXEL. DOCETAXEL is not recommended for children below two years of age.

Uses of Chemotere 20mg Injection

Cancer

Medicinal Benefits of Chemotere 20mg Injection

DOCETAXEL contains Docetaxel which belongs to the family of anticancer drugs. It works by slowing down cell growth. It is a cytotoxic agent and prevents cancer cells from rapidly dividing and spreading. Docetaxel may be used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to treat breast cancer that has spread to the tissues and lymph nodes (locally advanced breast cancer) and other parts (secondary breast cancer). It is also used in prostate cancer that does not respond to hormone treatment. It is further being investigated to treat small cell lung, ovarian, bladder, and pancreatic cancers.

Directions for Use

The intravenous form will be given as an infusion into the vein by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Chemotere 20mg Injection

• Pain/swelling at the injection site
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion
• Tearing of the eyes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia (sleeplessness)
• Fever (please inform your doctor if you have a fever)
• Muscle aches
• Breathlessness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to DOCETAXEL or other medications. Before starting DOCETAXEL, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of allergic reactions, non-small cell lung cancer, liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases (congestive heart failure), blood pressure problems, fits, lung disorders (pulmonary effusions), weak immune system, anemia, low white blood cell count/thrombocytopenia, vision problems, and are already receiving chemotherapy. DOCETAXEL can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. It may also have harmful effects on the breastfed infant when used by a lactating mother. Hence, DOCETAXEL is not indicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using DOCETAXEL, use reliable contraception forms to prevent pregnancy during the course. DOCETAXEL can make you feel dizzy and drowsy, thus affecting your mental ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused. Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with DOCETAXEL. DOCETAXEL is not recommended for patients younger than 18 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DOCETAXEL may interact with antibiotics (itraconazole, erythromycin, rifabutin, metronidazole, tinidazole), HIV drugs (ritonavir), drugs to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram), opioid medicines (codeine, hydrocodone), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), and anti-allergic medicines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DOCETAXEL should be used with caution in cases of allergic reactions, non-small cell lung cancer, liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases (congestive heart failure), blood pressure problems, fits, lung disorders (pulmonary effusions), weak immune system, anemia, low white blood cell count/thrombocytopenia, vision problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is unsafe to consume alcohol while using DOCETAXEL since it may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor for more information.

PREGNANCY

It is unsafe to use DOCETAXEL in pregnancy and can have harmful effects on the unborn baby. Use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy while using DOCETAXEL.

BREAST FEEDING

DOCETAXEL is not recommended during breastfeeding since it may be unsafe for the breastfed infant. Please seek medical advice if you are a nursing mother before starting DOCETAXEL.

DRIVING

DOCETAXEL causes dizziness and drowsiness that may affect your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience unmanageable side effects with DOCETAXEL.

LIVER

Please let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Before being treated with DOCETAXEL, your doctor may advise you of blood tests to check your liver functioning.

KIDNEY

Please let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting DOCETAXEL.