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Docetaxel injection

Name: Docetaxel injection
Brand: LEE PHARMA LIMITED
SKU: 73392
Price: 15000.0 INR
Availability: OutOfStock
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Specifications

Product Types: Injection
Health Benefits: Breast Cancer
Target Audience: Adults
Strength: 20mg/mL, 80mg/4mL, 160mg/8mL Get an Enquiry

Descriptions

Docetaxel injection is a potent antineoplastic (anti-cancer) medication belonging to the taxane drug class. It works by disrupting the internal "skeleton" (microtubules) that cells need to divide and multiply, which slows or stops the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them

Approved Medical Uses
Docetaxel is FDA-approved to treat several types of solid tumors, either alone or in combination with other chemotherapy agents:
Breast Cancer: Used for locally advanced or metastatic cases after other treatments fail, or as an adjuvant (additional) treatment for operable node-positive cancer.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Prescribed for advanced cases, often following the failure of platinum-based chemotherapy.
Prostate Cancer: Used in combination with prednisone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer: Part of a multi-drug regimen (with cisplatin and fluorouracil) for advanced gastric adenocarcinoma.
Head and Neck Cancer: Specifically for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma.
Administration and Dosing
Method: It is strictly administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting.
Duration: The infusion typically lasts about 1 hour.
Schedule: It is usually given once every 3 weeks.
Premedication: Patients are typically prescribed a corticosteroid (like dexamethasone) starting one day before the infusion to reduce the risk of severe fluid retention and allergic reactions.
Safety and Side Effects
Because it targets dividing cells, docetaxel can also affect healthy cells, leading to various side effects.
Common Side Effects Serious Risks (Seek Medical Attention)
Temporary hair loss (alopecia) Neutropenia: Severe drop in white blood cells, increasing infection risk
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Fluid Retention: Swelling in hands/feet, weight gain, or shortness of breath
Fatigue and muscle/joint pain Hypersensitivity: Severe allergic reactions (hives, chest tightness, fainting)
Changes in taste or nail texture Hepatotoxicity: High risk of death if used by patients with impaired liver function
Contraindications: It must not be used in patients with very low white blood cell counts (neutrophils <1,500 cells/mm³) or those with a history of severe allergic reactions to docetaxel or drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. It is generally avoided during pregnancy due to potential fetal harm.

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