Taxotere 20mg Injection belongs to the class of anticancer medications known as taxoids. It contains the active constituent Docetaxel indicated to treat breast, prostate, non-small cell lung, stomach, and head and neck cancer. Cancer is a disease in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This chemotherapy medication is used alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines.  

The common side effects that are likely to be associated with Taxotere 20mg Injection are dizziness, headache, fever, infections, loss of appetite, sleeping trouble, joint or muscle pain, eye problems, weight loss, tiredness, dry mouth, reduced blood pressure, hair loss, etc. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects disturb or persist in you. 

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Taxotere 20mg Injection and its ingredients. Before taking this medication, you must inform your physician if you have kidney and heart problems, vision problems, epilepsy, or alcohol addiction. It is contraindicated in patients with very few white blood cells or severe liver diseases. Ensure to inform your physician about all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines, that you are taking before starting Taxotere 20mg Injection treatment. Use effective birth control during the treatment and at least six months after the last dose.

Non-small cell lung cancer

Breast cancer

Stomach or gastric cancer

Prostate cancer

Head and neck cancer

Taxotere 20mg Injection works by inhibiting the microtubule structures present in the cell. Microtubule structures help cancer cells to divide and multiply, which slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

It will be given by infusion into one of your veins (intravenous use). It is administered by a healthcare professional. The dose of this Injection depends on your weight and general condition. Do not self-administer.

Severe allergic reactions

Severe fluid retention

Severe skin problems

Swelling of the small intestine and colon

Headache, dizziness

Fever, infections

Low blood cell count

Loss of appetite

Trouble sleeping

Joint or muscle pain

Alteration in the sense of taste

Eye problems, bleeding from the nose

Nausea, vomiting

Diarrhea, constipation

Abdominal pain

Hair loss, change in color of your nails

Change or absence of menstrual period

Weight loss

Tiredness

Dry mouth

High blood sugar

Decreased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications tend to interact with Taxotere 20mg Injection and can cause potential side effects.

Keep Taxotere 20mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C.

It is advised to use effective birth control for men and women taking Taxotere 20mg Injection. Women of reproductive potential must use effective contraception during and after six months of therapy. Male patients receiving this Injection treatment should refrain from fathering children and use reliable contraception for six months following the treatment. Inform your healthcare provider if you experience the symptoms of intestinal problems, including stomach pain, tenderness, or diarrhea. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.