Taxotere 80mg Injection

Taxotere injection

Composition - Docetaxel injection

Classification - Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

What is Taxotere injection?

Taxotere is a docetaxel injection. Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures it.

Gandhi Medicos is the drug distributor of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd from India.

We supply Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd products globally.

What is Taxotere (docetaxel) injection used for?

It is a chemotherapy drug.

It is widely used for -

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Head and neck cancer

What is Taxotere (docetaxel) injection working?

It inhibits the disassembly of bacterial cells.

It stops the multiplication or division of cells.

It leads to cell death.

Why Taxotere (docetaxel) injection lead to side effects?

It is cytotoxic. It has a harmful effect on healthy cells.

• Alopecia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fluid retention and swelling in the body
• Muscle pain and joint pain
• Taste changes
• Nail discoloration
• Mouth ulcers

Serious side effects -

• Sudden loss of vision
• Allergic reaction
• Severe fluid retention
• liver toxicity
• severe skin reaction
• intestinal bleeding
• infections
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Taxotere (docetaxel) injection precautions-

Corticosteroids should not be left without asking a doctor.

Effective hydration should be maintained.

Avoid alcohol based oral mouthwashes to prevent sores.

It is a toxic drug; it should be handled wagering gloves.

Avoid skin contact with the drug.

Avoid direct sun exposure.

It increases sun sensitivity.

Do not use aluminum containers/needles.

It causes the formation of precipitates.

It can cause drowsiness. Avoid driving.

To be used carefully in -

• Low blood count
• Immune-compromised
• Cardiac issues
• Elderly patients
• Liver dysfunction

Taxotere (docetaxel) injection warnings-

It is a prescription drug.

It must be avoided in -

• Hypersentivity to the drug
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding mothers

Monitor it for -

• Blood count
• Kidney functions
• Liver functions
• Nerve damage

Storage and administration of Taxotere (docetaxel) injection-

• To be stored at room temperature.
• Infusion is stable for 4 to 6 hours.
• It can be stored in a refrigerator (2-8 degree celcius) and used for 48 hours.
• It should be given as a slow IV infusion only.
• It is vesicant and can cause tissue/nerve damage.

What must be avoided with Taxotere (docetaxel) injection?

Many drugs can cause severe neutropenia.

It must be avoided with -

• Antifungal drugs
• Antiviral drugs
• grapefruit juice

The chemotherapy effect is reduced with -

• Antibiotic drugs
• Anticonvulsant drugs

The bleeding or neuropathy with -

• NSAIDS
• Blood thinners

Avoid vaccines and alcohol based products.

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FAQs

Does Taxotere (docetaxel) injection lead to weight gain?

It causes weight gain by fluid retention.

Is drinking alcohol safe with Taxotere (docetaxel) injection?

It can cause sleepiness.

What blood test must be done before using Taxotere (docetaxel) injection?

• Liver test
• Blood count

Does it cause irreversible hair loss?

It causes temporary hair loss.

Why is a steroid used with Taxotere (docetaxel) injection?

It prevents allergy.

Which is an anticancer injection supplier?

Gandhi Medicos is a drug distributor/supplier.