Description
Docekast-120mg
Composition: Docetaxel-120 mg
Classification: Anticancer
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What is Docekast?
Docekast is a broad-spectrum anticancer medicine that is used to treat various cancers.
How does Docekast work?
It kills cancer cells.
It inhibits cancer cell division and growth.
Uses of Docekast
- • Solid tumors
- • Breast Cancer
- • Lung cancer
- • Stomach cancer
- • Pancreatic cancer
- • Cancer of the head and neck
Common Side Effects
- • Weakness
- • Mouth sores
- • GIT upset
- • Alopecia
- • Fluid retention
- • Diarrhea
- • Risk of infections
- • Changes in taste
- • Muscle pain
- • Nail discoloration
Serious Side Effects
- • Severe infection
- • Cardiovascular effects –irregular heartbeat, chest pain
- • Peripheral neuropathy
- • Weight gain and swelling
- • Electrolyte loss and dehydration
- • Jaundice, dark urine
- • Allergic reaction
Precautions:
To be used carefully in –
- • Low blood count
- • Immune-compromised
- • Cardiac issues
- • Elderly patients
- • Liver dysfunctions
Contraindications
- • Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to docetaxel or any excipients.
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Important Monitoring Considerations
- • Blood count
- • Kidney functions
- • Liver functions
- • Peripheral neuropathy
Important Handling Instructions
Due to its cytotoxic nature, Docetaxel should be handled while wearing gloves to minimize dermal absorption risk.
Needles or intravenous sets made of aluminum should not be used as they precipitate docetaxel and cause a loss of potency.
Storage
It should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, protected from light.
Administration Instructions
- • To be administered Intravenously, IM, subcutaneously, or Intrathecal.
- • It is vesicant, can cause tissue or muscle damage.
Warnings
To be used under the supervision of a medical practitioner or oncology specialist, having adequate diagnostic and monitoring facilities.