Cabazitaxel Benefits & Uses

Cabazitaxel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Cabazitaxel 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(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cabazitaxel Side Effects

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

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain
Reduced blood platelets
पेट दर्द
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Diarrhoea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Hair Loss
Cough
Altered taste
Dizziness
Dyspepsia

Common

Weakness
Loss of appetite
Blood or red colored urine
Difficulty breathing

Cabazitaxel Related Warnings

Is the use of Cabazitaxel safe for pregnant women?

Cabazitaxel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Cabazitaxel safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Cabazitaxel on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cabazitaxel. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cabazitaxel on the Liver?

Cabazitaxel may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cabazitaxel on the Heart?

Side effects of Cabazitaxel rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cabazitaxel with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clarithromycin

Atazanavir

Chloramphenicol

Delavirdine

Delavirdine Tablet

Cabazitaxel Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Neutropenia
Anemia
Liver Disease
Dehydration
Blood Infection (Sepsis)

Frequently asked Questions about Cabazitaxel

Is this Cabazitaxel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cabazitaxel is addictive.

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

Cabazitaxel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cabazitaxel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Cabazitaxel is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cabazitaxel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cabazitaxel

There is no information on the effects of taking Cabazitaxel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cabazitaxel

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cabazitaxel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Cabazitaxel

Jevtana Injection - ₹99999
Cabazitaxel Injection - ₹36000
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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 261-263

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