Doceaqualip 20 mg Injection

Uses

Docetaxel is generally used in treatment of breast cancer, cancer of head, neck, non-small cell lung cancer and prostate cancer

Side Effects

• Breathing difficulty
• Diarrhoea
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Fluid retention
• Hair loss
• Infection
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Nerve damage
• Skin reaction
• Vomiting
• Weakness

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Docetaxel is an anticancer drug. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Faqs

Q. Is Docetaxel a taxane, anthracycline derivative?
Docetaxel belongs to the taxane class of drugs. It is not an anthracycline derivative

Q. Is Docetaxel cytotoxic?
Yes. Since, Docetaxel kills the cancer cells in the body; it is regarded as a cytotoxic agent

Q. Does Docetaxel cause hair loss, weight gain or bone pain?
Docetaxel may cause hair loss, bone pain or weight gain due to fluid retention. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Where does Docetaxel come from?
Docetaxel is derived from the bark of the yew tree found in the pacific region

Q. Is Docetaxel FDA approved?
Yes. Docetaxel is approved by the USFDA.

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