Docetaxel - doe-se-TAX-el belongs to the group of medication called antineoplastics. It is using to treat breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
Docetaxel interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be effected by docetaxel, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the drug is using.
Docetaxel may also be using to treat other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Before you begin treat with docetaxel, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Docetaxel is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada