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Docetaxel
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Overview
Docel 120mg injection is used to treat breast cancer. Sometimes it is also used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer in the head and neck. Docetaxel is used alone or with a combination of other cancer medicines for higher efficacy.
Breast Cancer
Docel 120mg injection belongs to the medicine called taxanes. It is a taxoid antineoplastic agent and promotes the assembly of microtubules by preventing depolymerization from tubulin dimers and stabilizing microtubules. This will inhibition of the normal dynamic reorganization of the microtubule network which is essential for vital interphase and mitotic cellular functions. Docetaxel may take a few weeks or months to show the benefits or as per the patient's overall health. However, the patients should discuss the benefits and risks of Docetaxel.
Most side effects do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Increased eye tearing
Vomiting
Constipation
Change in taste
Tiredness
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Hair loss
Nail changes
Blistering skin
Tingling in hand and feet
Weakness
Loss or blurred vision
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Docel 120mg injection is taken in the vein or as per the doctor's prescription. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's prescribed medicine to get better results soon. The medicine has very severe side effects or it may damage the patient's organs if patients take Docetaxel in the wrong way.
If the patient has taken an overdose by mistake, contact your healthcare provider or doctor and they will provide you medical attention. Missing or overdosing will impact the overall health of the patients and may also have side effects. So, the patients should follow the prescription of the doctor strictly.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Docel 120mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Docel 120mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
It is advisable not to miss any dose. In case you miss a dose of Docel 120mg injection consult your doctor immediately.
Missing the dose will impact the overall health of the patients. So, it is always advisable to follow the prescription of the doctor strictly.
Docel 120mg injection is used for treating breast cancer in females.
It is advisable to consult with the doctor before taking a missed dose. Do not take the missed dose at the time of the next dose.
It depends upon the stage of cancer and the health of the patients.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not advised to take Docel injections without a doctor's consultation.
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Venika Choudhary
Medical Content Writer @ Magicine Pharma
I hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology and have a strong academic foundation in microbial sciences and applied biotechnology. I began my career with extensive hands-on research at CSIR laboratories, focusing on fungal enzyme production, studying fungal diversity in various ecosystems, and developing bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. This work deepened my understanding of fungal biology, bioactive compounds, and their pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Transitioning from research, I now work as a medical content writer, where I combine my scientific expertise with a passion for clear and reliable healthcare communication. I apply my research background to create patient-friendly, compliant content for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare platforms, ensuring science is both trustworthy and accessible. Specializing in clear, accurate, and engaging content, I help patients make informed decisions and support pharmaceutical companies in delivering trusted information. Whether writing product descriptions, crafting disease awareness articles, or composing drug information leaflets, I consistently meet regulatory standards and address audience needs, making my content an asset for healthcare brands.
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