Docetaxel

Uses	Breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, head and neck cancer
Therapy	Anti-Neoplastic
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue

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Molecule Description

Docetaxel is an anticancer medicine. It is used to treat breast, head and neck, lungs, prostate and stomach cancer. It is used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines. This medicine is an injection and it will be given/administered by the doctor in a healthcare set-up.

Uses

Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Stomach cancer
Head and neck cancer

Contraindications

When should one not use Docetaxel

You have an allergy to the ingredients or their components.
You have a low white blood cell count, if you are not sure, ask the doctor.
You have severe liver disease.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Fatigue
Weakness
Rashes
Hair loss
Swelling at the injection site

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before initiating treatment with the medicine. If you become pregnant while taking the treatment, inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

It is not known if the component of the medicine passes in breast milk.

Breast Feeding

To avoid risk breastfeeding must be discontinued while receiving treatment with the medicine.

Driving

The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the medicine.

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with the medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Inform your doctor about your drinking habits if you drink too often, have a liver condition or suffer from fits and seizures.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from liver disease, alcoholism or seizures.
You have a kidney problem or a high level of uric acid in the body.
You have been treated with paclitaxel and experienced an allergic reaction.
You are already on other anti-cancer medications.
You have a low white blood cell count.
You experience serious skin problems like peeling, rashes, flu-like symptoms, blisters etc.
You experience abnormal swellings due to excess accumulation of fluid in the body, pain, tingling, or burning in the hands and feet, skin rashes, etc. after taking the medicine. Inform the doctor immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The medicine works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to the death of the cancerous cells.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Other medicines affect the way Docetaxel works, or Docetaxel itself affects the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. Especially if you are taking antibiotics, antifungals, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines, etc.

Dosage

Overdose

The possibility for overdose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If unusual signs and symptoms experienced, then immediately inform the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The possibility of missing a dose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Docetaxel stops cancer cells from multiplying, which leads to their death.

The medicine comes in a form of injection, it will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection or infusion. Follow the aftercare instruction given by the doctor. If unusual symptoms occur after receiving the medicine, inform the doctor immediately.