RTU Doce Benefits & Uses

RTU Doce is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Head and neck cancer

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer
Gastric Cancer

RTU Doce Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 60 mg/m2 IV over 1 hour repeat treatment every 3 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 60 mg/m2 IV over 1 hour repeat treatment every 3 weeks

RTU Doce Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when RTU Doce is used -

Severe

Hypersensitivity
Infection
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Edema
Erythema
Conjunctivitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash

RTU Doce Related Warnings

Is the use of RTU Doce safe for pregnant women?

RTU Doce shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of RTU Doce safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking RTU Doce . So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of RTU Doce on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of RTU Doce on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of RTU Doce on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by RTU Doce . If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart RTU Doce only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of RTU Doce on the Heart?

RTU Doce is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of RTU Doce with Other Drugs

RTU Doce should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

RTU Doce Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take RTU Doce unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Neutropenia
Edema
Infections
Eye Disorders
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about RTU Doce

Is this RTU Doce habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to RTU Doce .

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking RTU Doce you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take RTU Doce only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of RTU Doce in mental disorders is not effective.

No

RTU Doce Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and RTU Doce

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes RTU Doce to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and RTU Doce

Consuming RTU Doce with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Docetaxel (docetaxel)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Taxotere (docetaxel)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Oncotaxel (docetaxel)

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