Taxotere 80mg Injection

Introduction to Taxotere 80 mg Injection

Taxotere 80mg 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.

Taxotere 80mg 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 Taxotere 80 mg

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

How Does Taxotere 80 Works

Taxotere 80mg Injection is an anticancer 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  Taxotere 80

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

Dosages of Taxotere 80mg Injection

• Taxotere 20mg

How to Manage Side Effects 

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

Warning & Precautions

• Medical Supervision
• Allergies
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Liver and Kidney Function
• Cardiac Health
• Blood Counts
• Infection Prevention
• Extravasation Precautions
• Hypersensitivity Reactions
• Safe Handling
• Avoid Alcohol and Certain Medications
• Emotional Support

Safety Advice

• Medical Supervision
• Allergies
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Liver and Kidney Function
• Cardiac Health
• Blood Counts
• Infection Prevention
• Extravasation Precautions
• Hypersensitivity Reactions
• Safe Handling

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Taxotere 80mg Injection used for?

Ans. Taxotere 80mg 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 Taxotere 80mg Injection works?

Ans. Taxotere 80mg 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 Taxotere 80mg Injection?

Ans. The most common side effects of receiving Taxotere 80mg 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 Taxotere 80mg Injection?

Ans. Taxotere 80mg 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.