Docekast-80
Docetaxel Injection IP
Docekast-80mg
Composition: Docetaxel
Classification: Anticancer
Docekast: Trusted Therapeutic Value
Docekast is trusted and demanded in leading hospitals and oncologists for its high quality and assured therapeutic value.
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What is Docekast?
Docetaxel is an anticancer medicine used against various cancers and solid tumors.
Uses of Docekast
- • Solid tumors
- • Breast Cancer
- • Lung cancer (Non-small cell)
- • Stomach cancer
- • Pancreatic cancer
- • Cancer of the head and neck
How does Docekast work?
It inhibits the mitosis process, which causes cancer cell growth and division, and causes cancer cell death.
Common side effects
- • Alopecia
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Fluid retention and swelling in the body
- • Muscle pain and joint pain
- • Taste changes
- • Nail discoloration
Serious side effects
- • Peripheral neuropathy
- • Neutropenia
- • Severe fluid retention
- • Bleeding
- • Heart complications
- • Liver dysfunctions
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand to trust for docetaxel 80mg injection?
Docekast 80, manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
Taking alcohol while on Docekast 80 (docetaxel) therapy may be toxic. How?
It increases the load on the liver.
It worsens the adverse effects.
Delay pregnancy while on Docekast 80 (docetaxel) therapy. Why?
It harms the fetus.
Use contraception.
How does Docekast 80 (docetaxel) affect your skin?
It can cause –
Severe redness
Swelling /peeling of the skin
What are the known effects caused by Docekast 80 (docetaxel) therapy?
- Hair loss
- Neuropathy
- Fluid retention
- Severe weakness
- Low WBC
What premedication may be given with Docekast 80 (docetaxel) therapy?
- Steroid
- Antihistaminic
- Antiemetic drugs
- Acid reducers
What is the radiation recall effect?
Docetaxel may trigger skin flare if you have had previous radiation therapy.
Which is the oncology injection manufacturer?
Aprazer Healthcare manufactures oncology injectable.
