Question 1

What is Docetaxel used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is an anti-cancer agent, mainly used for the treatment of breast, ovarian, gastri﻿​‍​​​​​‍​‍‍‍‍​‍‍﻿c cancer, head and neck cancer, prostate cancer and non-small cell lung cancer either alone or with other medications. It belongs to taxane group. It stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Question 2

What pharmaceutical form is Docetaxel available in?

Accepted Answer

Docetaxel: INJECTABLE 20MG/ML (20MG/ML) (INJECTION)

Question 3

What are the side effects of Docetaxel?

Accepted Answer

Heart
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Low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, blood clot in deep vein, ECG abnormalities, heart attack, blood clot in the lung, and fainting.
Central Nervous System
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Weakness, neurosensory and neuromotor symptoms, confusion, seizures, transient loss of consciousness.
Skin
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Hair loss, severe allergic reactions, nail color changes.
Eye and ENT
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Inflammation of conjunctiva, tears, transient visual disturbances including flashes, flashing lights, and blurred vision.
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Question 4

Can Docetaxel be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

•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.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Docetaxel?

Accepted Answer

•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.

Question 6

Who manufactures Docetaxel?

Accepted Answer

ACTAVIS LLC AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUB OF TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC

Question 7

What ATC class does Docetaxel belong to?

Accepted Answer

Docetaxel: ATC L01CD02. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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