How Docetaxel is used for the Treatment of Different Cancers

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How Docetaxel is Used for The Treatment of
Different Cancers
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Docetaxel (Brand Taxotere) is a chemotherapeutic
medication that is prescribed for the treatment
of several kinds of cancers including head neck
cancer, prostate cancer, etc. Docetaxel /
Taxotere is often used with other cancer
medications for different kinds of
cancers. Docetaxel is received as an injection
into the vein by a healthcare provider in a
clinic or hospital setting. It can cause harm
to the skin if it comes into direct contact.
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After receiving the Docetaxel injection, it is
important to inform your caregiver if you
experience any pain, burning or swelling around
or on the injected area. Docetaxel price
information Uses of Docetaxel Head Neck
Cancer Docetaxel is may be used for the
treatment of induction of the patients who have
locally advanced head neck squamous cell
malignancy in the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx
or hypopharynx. The treatment is done with
Docetaxel medication in combination with
5-fluorouracil and cisplatin
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Prostate Cancer Docetaxel injection vials may be
used for the treatment of prostate cancer
patients with non-responsive hormonal treatment
androgen independent metastasis. Docetaxel may
be used in combination with prednisone medication.
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Ovary Cancer Docetaxel may also be used for
treating malignant metastatic ovarian tumour. It
is often prescribed after treatment with
chemotherapy has not shown successful results.
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Gastric adenocarcinoma Docetaxel in combination
with cisplatin and 5-fluororacil may be used to
treat advanced form of malignant tumours in the
stomach inside the gastroesophageal
junction. This medication is generally
prescribed before receiving chemotherapy for
treating the advance tumour.
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer or NSCLC Docetaxel
may be prescribed for treating locally advanced
NSCLC even after treatment with chemotherapy has
not been successful. For the patients with
inoperable locally advanced NSCLC who have not
received chemotherapy, Docetaxel may be used
alongside cisplatin.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Doxorubicin-Docetaxel
medication combination may be used for treating
metastatic breast cancer in patients who have not
yet received chemotherapy. For metastatic breast
cancer treated unsuccessfully with cytotoxic
chemotherapy. Docetaxel may be prescribed with
capecitabine. For metastatic breast cancer which
is responsive to human epidermal receptor or HER2
in patients who have not been previously treated
with chemotherapy. Docetaxel may be prescribed
with trastuzumab.
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• Docetaxel Mechanism of Action
• Docetaxel / Taxotere functions at the reduce the
  proliferation of the tumour cells by prevention
  of cancer cells division and inhibiting further
  spread of the tumour.
• It is important to inform your doctor all medical
  conditions that you may have before receiving
  Docetaxel including
• A severe liver function impairment
• If you are pregnant
• If your neutrophil count is 1500 cells / mm3 or
  the amount of a type of white blood cells
• A severe allergy to Docetaxel or polysorbate 80

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• Docetaxel Dose Information
• Docetaxel injection vials are generally available
  in the following doses
• Generic Docetaxel 20 mg Injection Vial
• Generic Docetaxel 80 mg Injection Vial
• Generic Docetaxel 120 mg Injection Vial
• Brand Taxotere 20 mg Injection Vial
• Brand Taxotere 80 mg Injection Vial
• Docetaxel cost information

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• Docetaxel Side Effects
• Retaining Fluids, Signs Gaining Weight Rapidly,
  Shortness Of Breath And/Or Swelled Lower Legs
• Problems In Your Liver, Signs Loss Of Appetite,
  Jaundice, Pain In Upper Stomach, Dark Urine
  And/Or Clay-coloured Stools
• Redness On The Skin On The Arms And/Or Legs
• Low Count Of Blood Cells, Signs Feeling Tired,
  Pale Skin, Coldness In Hands Feet, Feeling
  Light Headed, Shortness Of Breath And/Or Fever
• Problems In Vision
• Severe Drowsiness, Confusion And/Or Losing
  Balance
• Experiencing Weakness In Arms And/Or Legs
• A Tingly Feeling, Numbness Or A Burning Sensation
  On Hands And/Or Feet

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