
Docemaps 20mg Injection
Salt Composition: Docetaxel Injection IP
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
1 Injection
About The Product
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Docemaps 20mg injection is an anticancer medicine that is given to patients who are suffering from breast cancer, prostate, non-small cell lung, stomach, and head and neck cancer. This drug helps to shrink the tumor cells and kills them. The active ingredient of this medicine is Docetaxel Injection IP. It is not recommended for patients with low blood cell counts and severe liver disorders.
Description
Docemaps 20mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine recommended for the treatment of breast cancer and other types of lung cancer, prostate, stomach, and head & neck cancers. This Injection also helps in reducing the symptoms associated with breast cancer including discharge from nipples, change in shape, and lump mass in breast.
Docemaps Injection is a cytotoxic agent which inhibits the rapid division of the cancer cells. It is recommended to take proper consultation with your doctor before taking it.
Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of taking the injection. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects.
It is advised to inform your physician if you have any history of kidney or heart problems, vision problems, epilepsy, or alcohol addiction. Your doctor may go for regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function tests at proper intervals.
Side Effects
Docemaps 20mg Injection has some mild to severe side effects. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. Contact your medical expert, if you observe them continually and find them difficult to manage. Some of the common and severe side effects are listed below:
Common side effects:
Swelling
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Dry mouth
Weight loss
Muscle pain
Constipation
Eye infection
Nose Bleeding
Loss of appetite
Abdominal Pain
Trouble sleeping
High blood sugar
Trouble breathing
Nausea and vomiting
Severe side effects:
Rapid heartbeat
Low blood cell count
Irregular menstrual cycle
Change in sense of taste
Decreased blood pressure
How To Use
- Docemaps 20mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug.
- It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert.
- This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor.
- Please do not self-administer.
How It Works
Docemaps 20mg Injection belongs to the drug class known as taxoids. This injection causes a disturbance in the normal functioning of the microtubule structures.
These structures are present in the cell and help cancer cells to divide and multiply. However, blocking the function slows down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Docemaps 20mg Injection.
- In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
- Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
- Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
Docemaps 20mg Injection is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
It is advised to use trusted methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Docemaps 20mg Injection.
Taking Docemaps 20mg Injection can affect blood sugar and pressure, so monitor them at regular intervals. Your healthcare expert must check for liver enzyme levels by liver function test.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Docemaps 20mg Injection like fever, unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or other signs of infection, Contact your doctor immediately.
Taking Docemaps 20mg Injection may cause side effects such as swelling of hands, and lips, and weight gain. Your oncologist may suggest some medication like Corticosteroids along with this medicine to lower its side effects.
FAQs
Docemaps 20mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used for managing breast cancer, certain types of lung cancer, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers.
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