DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION
DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION belongs to the class of 'anti-neoplastic/anti-cancer drugs', primarily used as a chemotherapy drug to treat cancers. It is effectively used in breast, lung, prostate, stomach, head/neck cancers. Cancer is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues.
DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION contains Docetaxel, which belongs to the anticancer drugs. It works by slowing down cell growth. It is a cytotoxic agent, i.e., it prevents the cancer cells from rapidly dividing and spreading.
DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION include pain/swelling at the injection site, headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, loss of appetite, indigestion, tearing of the eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, insomnia (sleeplessness), fever (please inform your doctor if you have fever), muscle aches, and breathlessness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Do not use or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you. Before starting DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION , let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions, medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, blood pressure problems, fits, lung disorders, weak immune system, anemia, low white blood cell count, vision problems, and are receiving chemotherapy. DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION is not indicated for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION may make you feel dizzy and drowsy, hence do not drive or operate machinery. It is not recommended to consume alcohol along with DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION . DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION is not recommended for children below two years of age.
Uses of DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION
Cancer.
Medicinal Benefits
DOCETEC 20MG INJECTION contains Docetaxel that belongs to the family of anticancer drugs. It works by slowing down cell growth. It is a cytotoxic agent and prevents cancer cells from rapidly dividing and spreading. Docetaxel may be used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to treat breast cancer that has spread to the tissues and lymph nodes (locally advanced breast cancer) and other parts (secondary breast cancer). It is also used in prostate cancer that does not respond to hormone treatment. It is further being investigated to treat small cell lung, ovarian, bladder, and pancreatic cancers.