Solvent For Daxotel 20mg Injection

Solvent For Daxotel Injection is an anticancer medicine. It is used to treat breast, head and neck, lungs, prostate and stomach cancer. It is used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines.

The active ingredient present is docetaxel. This medicine is an injection and it will be given/administered by the doctor in a healthcare set-up.

Dosage

Overdose

The possibility for overdose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If unusual signs and symptoms experienced, then immediately inform the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The possibility of missing a dose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The medicine works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to the death of the cancerous cells.

Directions for Use

The medicine will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self-inject the medicine.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Solvent For Daxotel Injection during pregnancy?

Avoid during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before initiating treatment with the medicine. If you become pregnant while taking the treatment, inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Solvent For Daxotel Injection while breastfeeding?

It is not known if the component of the medicine passes in breast milk. To avoid risk breastfeeding must be discontinued while receiving treatment with the medicine.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Solvent For Daxotel Injection?

The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the injection.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Solvent For Daxotel Injection?

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with the medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Inform your doctor about your drinking habits if you drink too often, have a liver condition or suffer from fits and seizures.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You suffer from liver disease, alcoholism or seizures.
• You have a kidney-related problem of a high level of uric acid in the body.
• You have been treated with a medicine-paclitaxel and experienced an allergic reaction.
• You are already on other anti-cancer medications.
• You have a low white blood cell count.
• You experience serious skin problems like peeling, rashes, flu-like symptoms, blisters etc.
• You experience abnormal swellings due to excess accumulation of fluid in the body, pain, tingling, or burning in the hands and feet, skin rashes, etc. after taking the injection. Inform the doctor immediately.

Contraindications

• You have an allergy to the ingredients or their components.
• You have a low white blood cell count, if you are not sure, ask the doctor.
• You have a history of liver disease.
• You are a pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Rashes
• Hair loss
• Swelling at the injection site

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Other medicines affect the way Solvent For Daxotel Injection works, or Solvent For Daxotel Injection itself affects the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. Especially if you are antibiotics, antifungals, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines, etc.

Storage and disposal

Store between 2°-25°C, protected from bright light. Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does Solvent For Daxotel Injection works?

Solvent For Daxotel Injection works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to death of the cancerous cells.

How Solvent For Daxotel Injection is given?

• The medicine comes in a form of injection, it will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection or infusion.
• Follow the aftercare instruction given by the doctor.
• If unusual symptoms occur after taking the injection, inform the doctor immediately.