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Docetaxel

Microtubule inhibitor
Injection20 mg · 40 mg124 brands · 50 makers
Docetaxel is a microtubule inhibitor. Docetaxel Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for: Breast Cancer (BC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive BC, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable… Docetaxel is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Immunomodulators, Antineoplastic and Medicines used in Palliative Care.
Generic namedocetaxel
Therapeutic classImmunomodulators, Antineoplastic and Medicines used in Palliative Care > 8.2.1 Cytotoxic medicines (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 20 mg/ ml, 40 mg/ ml
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Docetaxel Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for: Breast Cancer (BC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive BC, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Docetaxel. Full label: DailyMed.

Docetaxel Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for: Breast Cancer (BC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive BC, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic untreated NSCLC, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC): with prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GC): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated, advanced GC, including the gastroesophageal junction, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for induction treatment of locally advanced SCCHN 1.1 Breast Cancer Docetaxel Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy. Docetaxel Injection in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable node-positive breast cancer.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Docetaxel. Full label: DailyMed.

For all indications, toxicities may warrant dosage adjustments. Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis). Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis).

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Docetaxel Injection is contraindicated in patients with: neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3., a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to docetaxel or to other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. Severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred., Hypersensitivity to docetaxel or polysorbate 80, Neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Second primary malignancies: In patients treated with Docetaxel Injection-containing regimens, monitor for delayed AML, MDS, NHL, and renal cancer., Cutaneous reactions: Reactions including erythema of the extremities with edema followed by desquamation may occur. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported. Severe skin toxicity may require dose adjustment or permanent treatment discontinuation., Neurologic reactions: Reactions including paresthesia, dysesthesia, and pain may occur.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The most serious adverse reactions from docetaxel are: Toxic Deaths, Hepatic Impairment, Hematologic Effects, Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Fluid Retention, Second Primary Malignancies, Cutaneous Reactions, Neurologic Reactions, Eye Disorders, Asthenia, Alcohol Content The most common adverse reactions across all docetaxel indications are infections, neutropenia, anemia, febrile…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

124 products from 50 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
C-Celtere 20mg/0.5ml InjectionDocetaxel (20mg/0.5ml)Celon Lab
C-Celtere 80MG/2ML InjectionDocetaxel (80MG/2ML)Celon Lab
Daxotel 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Fresenius Kabi pharmaceuticals
Daxotel 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Fresenius Kabi pharmaceuticals
Docetere 120 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Dr. Reddy&#039;s Laboratories.
Docetere 20 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Dr. Reddy&#039;s Laboratories.
Docetere 80 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Dr. Reddy&#039;s Laboratories.
Taxotere 20 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Aventis Pharma Limited.
Taxotere 80 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Aventis Pharma Limited.
Acodocet 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Accord Pharmaceuticalsvial of 1 Injection
Acodocet 20 InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Accord Pharmaceuticalsvial of 1 Injection
Adoxi 120mg Injection CombipackDocetaxel (120mg)Adley Formulationsvial of 3 ml Injection
Adoxi 20mg Injection CombipackDocetaxel (20mg)Adley Formulationsvial of 0.5 ml Injection
Adoxi 80mg Injection CombipackDocetaxel (80mg)Adley Formulationsvial of 2 ml Injection
Apidry 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Taj Pharma India Ltdvial of 0.5 ml Injection
Apidry 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Taj Pharma India Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Axidoxel 120 InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Axiommax Oncology Pvt Ltdvial of 3 ml Injection
Axidoxel 20 InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Axiommax Oncology Pvt Ltdvial of 0.5 ml Injection
Benzoxel 20 InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Jenome Biophar Pvt Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Benzoxel 80 InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Jenome Biophar Pvt Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Celtere 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Celtere 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Celtere 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Cetexel 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Health Biotech Limitedvial of 1 Injection
Chemodoc 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Lupin Ltdvial of 3 ml Injection
Chemodoc 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Lupin Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Chemodoc 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Lupin Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection
Chemotere 120mg InjectionDocetaxel (120mg)Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltdvial of 3 ml Injection
Chemotere 20mg InjectionDocetaxel (20mg)Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltdvial of 0.5 ml Injection
Chemotere 80mg InjectionDocetaxel (80mg)Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltdvial of 2 ml Injection

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

16.2 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).. Retain in the original package to protect from light. Freezing does not adversely affect the product. After first use and following multiple needle entries and product withdrawals, Docetaxel Injection multiple-dose vials are stable for up to 28 days when stored between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F) and protected from light.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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