Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionDocetaxel (20mg)
UsageBreast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Cancer of head and neck
CautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
MG Medicals, Briefing of Chemodoc 20mg Injection
Uses of Chemodoc 20mg InjectionChemodoc 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cancer of head and neck and prostate cancer.
Chemodoc 20mg Injection side reactionsNausea, 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.
How to take Chemodoc 20mg InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Chemodoc 20mg Injection worksChemodoc 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Chemodoc 20mg Injection
- Before docetaxel is administered to you, ensure that all the blood tests and liver-function tests have been adequately performed.
- Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you suffer from alcohol dependence or liver impairment as this medicine contains alcohol (ethanol).
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness.
- Consult your doctor if you intend to have a child during and 6 months after docetaxel treatment, as it may affect fertility.
- Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function, swelling or fluid retention in the body, weakened immune system, infections, problems with bone-marrow, low platelet or white blood cell count, or if you have previously received radiation therapy.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Chemodoc 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
unsafe
Chemodoc 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
It is not known whether Chemodoc 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
safe
Chemodoc 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Chemodoc 20mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
caution
Chemodoc 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chemodoc 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Disclaimer
The site and the information of MG Medicals (mgmedicals.com) are ONLY for reference purposes, and mgmedicals.com or MG Medicals or MG Medicals Pharmacy cannot be a replacement of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. MG Medicals request all visitors to obtain the advice of a physician or any qualified health provider with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition. Any prescription drugs, it’s only be sold with the approval of qualified doctors, specialists, or pharmacists.
