Daxotel 120mg Injection 3ml

Introduction to Daxotel 120 mg Injection

Daxotel 120mg Injection is an Anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.

Daxotel 120mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include breathlessness, constipation, edema (swelling), infection, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nail disorder, pain, and weakness. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever).

This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Daxotel 120 mg 

• Breast cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Cancer of head and neck

How Does Daxotel 120 Works?

Daxotel 120mg Injection is an Anti-cancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Side Effects of Daxotel 120

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects 

• Breathlessness
• Constipation
• Edema (swelling)
• Infection
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Nail disorder
• Pain
• Weakness

Dosage of Daxotel 120mg Injection

Daxotel 120 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Docetaxel, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, cancers of head and neck, breast cancer & non-small cell lung cancer.  This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only.

The patient should discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage and time of the medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. This adjustment can only be judged optimal by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Daxotel 120 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Daxotel 120 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

Other Dosages of Daxotel

• Daxotel 20mg
• Daxotel 80mg

How to Manage Side Effects?

• Inform Your Healthcare Provider
• Stay Hydrated
• Manage Nausea and Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Hair Loss
• Infection Prevention

Warning & Precautions

• Kidney/ Liver disease
• Allergy
• Infections
• You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Docetaxel on your blood cells
• Regular blood tests are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver & heart function during treatment with this medicine
• Use of reliable, effective contraception by both males & females during treatment is essential to avoid pregnancy
• You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
• You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding
• You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

Safety Advice

• Medical Supervision
• Inform Your Doctor
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Infection Risk
  

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Daxotel 120mg Injection used for?

Ans. Daxotel 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, special forms of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer), prostate cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer and/or head and neck cancer in affected individuals.

2. How Daxotel 120mg Injection works?

Ans. Daxotel 120mg Injection works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.

3. What are the most common side effects of receiving Daxotel 120mg Injection?

Ans. The most common side effects of receiving Daxotel 120mg Injection are infection, hair loss, headache, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and/or constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

4. How to administer Daxotel 120mg Injection?

Ans. Daxotel 120mg Injection will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition