Docecad 120mg Injection
Brand Name | Docecad 120mg Injection |
Salt Composition |
Docetaxel (120mg) |
Strength | 120mg |
Product Form | Injection |
Pack | 3ml in 1 Vial |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Breast Cancer |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA. |
You Save : Rs.3,270.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Breast cancer which is locally advanced or metastatic and failure to respond to chemotherapy
- Non-small cell lung cancer which is locally advanced or metastatic and failure to respond to platinum-based chemotherapy
- Advanced gastric adenocarcinoma
- Advanced adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction
- Head and neck cancer which is locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma
- Metastatic Prostate cancer is hormone-based
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Docetaxel
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with solid tumors, AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma with neutrophils count less than 1,500 cells/mm3
- Alopecia
- Anemia
- Leukopenia
- Neutropenia
- Infections
- Fluid retention
- Hypersensitivity
- Diarrhea
- Sensory neuropathy
- Myalgia
- Thrombocytopenia
- What blood tests are required before administration of Docecad 120mg Injection?
- Why is dexamethasone used with Docecad 120mg Injection?
- Is hair loss caused by Docecad 120mg Injection irreversible?
- The patients who are receiving this injection for breast cancer sepsis were reported
- The patients who are having abnormalities of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase should not be treated with docetaxel
- The use of this medicine may cause enterocolitis and neutropenic colitis, severe fluid retention, second primary malignancies, cystoids macular edema, severe asthenia, and Tumor lysis syndrome were reported.
- In gastric cancer patients, a combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil febrile neutropenia and neutropenic infection were reported.
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Docecad 120mg Injection
Docecad 120mg Injection contains Docetaxel 120mg used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Docetaxel helps to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Do not self administer this medicine.
Docecad 120mg Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer.
Docecad 120mg Injection Benefits
Breast cancer
It is a type of cancer that forms in the breast cells. It is common among women. Symptoms include breast lump, change in breast size, redness, pitting of the skin, color change, and peeling surrounding the breast skin or nipple. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Non-small cell lung cancer
It is the common type of lung cancer and it grows, spreads slowly when compared with small lung cell cancer. Smoking is the common cause of non-small cell lung cancers. Symptom includes fatigue, weight loss, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, coughing up with cough or phlegm, and cough. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Gastric cancer
It is an abnormal growth of cells that starts in the stomach. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer it will affect any part of your stomach. Symptoms include difficulty in swallowing, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, weight loss, and vomiting. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Head and Neck cancer
It is also called throat cancer. Alcohol and Smoking are considered major risk factors for head and neck cancer. Symptoms include swelling in the jaw, lump, trouble in speaking and breathing, pain in ears, headache, nose bleeding, and pain in the upper teeth. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Prostate cancer
It is cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate. Usually, it grows slowly and is confined to the prostate gland. Symptoms include difficulty in urinating, blood in urine, semen, bone pain, weight loss, and erectile dysfunction. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Docecad 120mg Injection Indication
The Docecad injection is prescribed in the following indications as
Mechanism of action of Docecad 120mg Injection
Docecad 120mg Injection contains Docetaxel 120mg is an anti-cancer agent called Antimicrotubular inhibitor that produces its action by interfering in the function of the growth phase of microtubules at G2/M phase of cell cycle disrupting mitotic spindle formation and apoptosis is induced.
How Docecad 120mg Injection works
Docecad 120mg Injection contains Docetaxel 120mg is an anti-cancer agent called Antimicrotubular inhibitor that produces its action by interfering in the function of the growth phase of microtubules at G2/M phase of cell cycle disrupting mitotic spindle formation and apoptosis is induced.
Docecad 120mg Injection Contraindication
Docecad 120mg Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Docecad 120mg Injection
Before initiating the treatment with Docecad you may be asked to have blood tests, liver function tests.
The use of this medicine may cause fluid retention and severe hypersensitivity so to control this effect the patients are given corticosteroids for 3 days.
Hair loss is the common side effect of this medicine but it may get reversed as soon as you stopped taking this injection. Kindly consult with your doctor in cases there is permanent hair loss
Precautions and general warning of Docecad 120mg Injection
Alcohol
The use of alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is not clear that receiving this medicine will affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Docecad 120mg Injection
Docecad 120mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous injection. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Docecad 120mg Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor
Use of Docecad 120mg Injection in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 18 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Docecad 120mg Injection in Elderly Patients
Docecad 120mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Docetaxel 120mg is used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Docetaxel is an anti-cancer agent called an Antimicrotubular inhibitor that produces its action by interfering in the function of the growth phase of microtubules at the G2/M phase of the cell cycle disrupting mitotic spindle formation and apoptosis is induced.
Drug Interaction of Docecad 120mg Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
Apalutamide
Use alternative drugs because the use of apalutamide will decrease the effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Deferiprone
Use alternative drugs because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism.
Amiodarone
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of amiodarone will increase the effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter.
Cannabidiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol will increase the effect of docetaxel by decreasing its metabolism
Ketoconazole
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of ketoconazole will increase the level of docetaxel by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Drug-Food Interaction
Kindly avoid consuming grapefruit juice while you are receiving this medicine it may increase the blood level of docetaxel and also increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, muscle pain, weakness, nerve damage, and impaired bone marrow functions.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Infections
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients with infectious diseases because of their cytotoxic effect it induces myelosuppression.
Hepatic dysfunction
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the use of this medicine may increase the risk of developing hepatotoxicity.
Myelosuppression
Therapy should be not be administered in patients who are having a neutrophil count less than 1500/mm3 because docetaxel may induce dose-dependent myelosuppression.
Eye disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with eye disorders because the use of this medicine may cause cystoids macular edema so before initiating the treatment kindly undergo ophthalmologic examination.
Edema
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with fluid retention because the use of this medicine may cause severe fluid retention like peripheral edema, generalized edema, pleural effusion, dyspnea, and abdominal distention
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Docecad 120mg Injection contains Docetaxel 120mg used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Docetaxel helps to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Do not self administer this medicine.
Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, and other infections.