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Taxotere Injection (Docetaxel)
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Taxotere Injection Manufacturer:
Sanofi AventisTaxotere Injection Information:
Taxotere Injection is used to treat lung, prostrate, and breast cancer. It may be used as a stand-alone medication or administered along with other anti-cancer medicines to treat the aforementioned conditions. This drug works by slowing the spread of cancer cells.
Description of Taxotere Injection:
The generic name of this drug is Docetaxel, and it is a part of a family of medicines referred to as taxanes. As it is a prescription drug, you should buy Taxotere Injection only if your doctor has prescribed it for your treatment. Taxotere Injection is available in the following strengths: Taxotere Injection 20mg/0.5ml and Taxotere Injection 80mg/2ml.
Advantages of Taxotere Injection:
One of the biggest advantages of Docetaxel is that it is easy to administer. The following two inherent qualities of this drug makes this possible – Docetaxel is easily soluble in water, and it can be administered without an in-line filter.
Another significant advantage of Taxotere Injection is that it is more effective than some other anti-cancer medications such as Taxol. In addition, the treatment is cost effective, especially if you buy Taxotere Injection in bulk from a reliable source.
How Taxotere Injection Works:
This drug interferes with the spread of cancer cells, and it is given through an IV infusion. It is critical that Taxotere Injection be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Do not self administer this medication.
After studying your condition, your doctor will recommend the correct dosage for you. You may be administered Taxotere Injection along with other anti-cancer medications. Generally, this drug is administered once in 3 weeks over a period of 60 minutes in each session.
Safety & Precautionary Information:
Before you buy Taxotere Injection, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any active or inactive ingredients present in it. Do not use this medication if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction after taking a medicine made with Polysorbate 80.
To ensure that the treatment is safe for you, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have had:
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart failure
- Swelling problems
- Fluid retention problems; or
- Liver disease
Docetaxel is contraindicated in pregnant women as it can cause harm to the fetus. Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. In addition, use an effective birth-control contraceptive to prevent pregnancy during the course of treatment. If you become pregnant during therapy, inform your doctor about this. It is not known if this medication is safe for lactating women. If you are breastfeeding an infant, do not use the drug without your doctor’s approval.
Taxotere Injection may cause certain side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, breathing trouble, or swelling of your face or other body parts after an infusion. All these are symptoms of an allergic reaction, which, if left unattended, can be fatal. In addition to these, also tell your doctor if you experience the following side effects: extreme fatigue, constant and/or severe nausea, flu-like symptoms (body aches, fever, or chills), swelling in the ankles, rapid heart rate, easy bruising or bleeding, or jaundice-like symptoms (yellowing of your eyes or skin, loss of appetite, and dark-colored urine or stools).
Composition
The active ingredient in this formulation is Docetaxel.