Daxotel Docetaxel 80mg Injection

Daxotel 80mg Injection Description:

Daxotel 80mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Uses:

Daxotel 80mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cancer of head and neck and prostate cancer.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain, Hair loss, Hypersensitivity, Loss of appetite, Infection, Diarrhoea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Altered taste, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Febrile neutropenia, Neuropathy.

Dosage:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Is Daxotel 80mg a taxane?
Daxotel 80mg belongs to the taxane class of drugs. It is not an anthracycline derivative

Is Daxotel 80mg cytotoxic?
Yes. Since, Daxotel 80mg kills the cancer cells in the body; it is regarded as a cytotoxic agent

Does Daxotel 80mg cause hair loss
Daxotel 80mg may cause hair loss, bone pain or weight gain due to fluid retention. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Where does Daxotel 80mg come from?
Daxotel 80mg is derived from the bark of the yew tree found in the pacific region

Is Daxotel 80mg FDA approved?
Yes. Daxotel 80mg is approved by the USFDA.