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Docemed 120mg Injection

By MC MEDIBIO LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
1 Injection(s) in Injection
MRP 15290.00
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Docemed 120mg Injection Description

Docemed Injection 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. The ac

tive ingredient present is docetaxel. This medicine is an injection and it will be given/administered by the doctor in a healthcare set-up.

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Product Summary

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ContainsDocetaxel
UsesCancer
Side effectsNausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue
TherapyANTI-NEOPLASTIC
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uses

Uses of Docemed 120mg Injection

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

Contraindications of Docemed 120mg Injection

  • 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 a history of liver disease.
  • You are a pregnant or breastfeeding women.
sideEffects

Side effects of Docemed 120mg Injection

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

Precautions and Warnings of Docemed 120mg Injection

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Docemed Injection during pregnancy?
A:
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.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Docemed Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
It is not known if the component of the medicine passes in breast milk. To avoid risk breastfeeding must be discontinued while receiving treatment with the medicine.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive after taking Docemed Injection?
A:
The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the injection.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Docemed Injection?
A:
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.
otherGeneralWarnings

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 injection. Inform the doctor imm...
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modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Docemed 120mg Injection

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.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Docemed 120mg Injection

The medicine will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self-inject the medicine.
interactions

Interactions of Docemed 120mg Injection

Interactions with other medicines

  • Other medicines affect the way Docemed Injection works, or Docemed Injection 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 antibiotics, antifungals, anti-infectives, anti-HIV ...
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storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Docemed 120mg Injection

Store between 2°-25°C, protected from bright light. Keep it away from children and pets.
dosage

Dosage of Docemed 120mg Injection

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.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: How does Docemed Injection works?

A: Docemed Injection works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to death of the cancerous cells.

Q: How Docemed Injection is given?

  • 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 taking the injection, inform the doctor immediately.
Product Details
Brand
DOCEMED
Expires on or After
08/03/2025

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Last Updated on: 24 Feb 2022 | 07:00 PM (IST)

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