Doceaqualip 80 mg Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Doceaqualip 80 mg Injection:
Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Cancer of head and neck
Composition of Doceaqualip 80 mg Injection:
Docetaxel 80mg
MRP:
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20710
Inclusive of all Taxes
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Description
Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Cancer of head and neck
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Expert Advice
- Before Docetaxel is administered to you, ensure that all the blood tests and liver-function tests have been adequately performed.Inform your doctor before taking Docetaxel if you suffer from alcohol dependence or liver impairment as this medicine contains alcohol (ethanol).Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness.Consult your doctor if you intend to have a child during and 6 months after Docetaxel treatment, as it may affect fertility.Inform your doctor before taking Docetaxel if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function, swelling or fluid retention in the body, weakened immune system, infections, problems with bone-marrow, low platelet or white blood cell count, or if you have previously received radiation therapy.
Product Details
SKU: PC-912387
Product Description: Doceaqualip 80 mg Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Doceaqualip 80 mg Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
