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Docetaxel 80mg/4mL (20mg/mL) Injection
SKU GME1398Oncology Care
Product Introduction
Docetaxel 80mg/4mL (20mg/mL) is a taxane chemotherapy used in breast, prostate, non-small-cell lung, gastric and head-and-neck cancer regimens. It may be given alone or with other anticancer medicines for the specific cancer setting.
How to use
After preparation and dilution, it is usually infused into a vein over about 1 hour on a repeating chemotherapy schedule. Corticosteroid premedication is timed before the infusion; its schedule differs between regimens.
How it works
Docetaxel stabilises microtubules so they cannot reorganise normally. This prevents cancer cells from completing cell division.
Side effects
Low neutrophils, hair loss, mouth soreness, diarrhoea, fatigue, nail changes and numbness can occur. Severe infusion reactions and fluid retention are important risks.
Important information
Liver tests and blood counts are checked before treatment. Fever or new breathlessness needs prompt assessment. Some formulations contain alcohol and can cause transient impairment after infusion.
Uses
- Selected breast, prostate, lung, gastric and head-and-neck cancer regimens.
Benefits
Can shrink tumours, relieve cancer-related symptoms and improve disease control within an appropriate regimen.
Why is dexamethasone included around the infusion?
It reduces the risk of fluid retention and hypersensitivity reactions associated with docetaxel.
Can swelling cause an increase in body weight?
Yes. Fluid retention may initially appear at the ankles and can become more widespread. Report progressive swelling rather than treating it as ordinary weight gain.
Does hair always regrow after treatment?
Hair often regrows after treatment ends, but persistent thinning or hair loss can occur in some people.
Why might the next infusion be delayed?
A delay can allow recovery from low neutrophils, liver-test abnormalities or other significant treatment effects.
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