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Taxotere 20 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and neck cancer. Other than this, Taxotere 20 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Taxotere 20 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Taxotere 20 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Taxotere 20 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Taxotere 20 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Taxotere 20 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Taxotere 20 Injection related warnings section.
Taxotere 20 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Taxotere 20 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Taxotere 20 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Taxotere 20 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Taxotere 20 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Taxotere 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Taxotere. If you are pregnant, do not take Taxotere without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Taxotere 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Taxotere. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Taxotere 20 Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Taxotere does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Taxotere 20 Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Taxotere. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Taxotere only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Taxotere 20 Injection on the Heart?
Taxotere is not harmful for the heart.
Taxotere 20 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxotere 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taxotere 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Taxotere 20 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Taxotere 20 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Taxotere 20 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Taxotere 20 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Taxotere 20 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Taxotere 20 Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Taxotere 20 Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxotere 20 Injection
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Taxotere 20 Injection as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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