Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Anti-cancer |
| Therapy | Anti-Neoplastic |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, weakness, rashes, hair loss, swelling at the injection site |
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Molecule Description
Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol is an anticancer medication used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastric cancer, and head and neck cancer. It may be administered alone or in combination with other anticancer medications. The active ingredient in this medicine is docetaxel. Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol will be administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting.
Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol can impact fertility in both men and women. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and after treatment. Men should also use contraception and consider sperm preservation before treatment. Docetaxel can harm a developing fetus, so it should not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment due to potential risks to the infant.
Uses
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Head and neck cancer
Contraindications
When should one not use Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol
- 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 a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
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
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You suffer from liver disease, alcoholism or seizures.
- You have a kidney-related problem of a high level of uric acid in the body.
- You have been treated with a medicine 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.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells resulting 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+Polysorbate+Alcohol works, or Docetaxel+Polysorbate+Alcohol 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 of overdose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If unusual signs and symptoms are 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.
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