Docetec 20mg Injection

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Docetec 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 Docetec 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 Docetec Injection?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Docetec 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.