Docetaxel - Systemic
Brand Names
Taxotere
Docetaxel *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information
How to Use
This drug
often causes nausea and vomiting, which is usually mild. However, it is very
important that you continue to receive the drug even if you begin to feel
ill. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.
Your family doctor may direct you to take a corticosteroid drug such as dexamethasone
- Decadron, starting the day before you receive an injection of docetaxel
and continuing for a few days after a docetaxel treat. This other drug
decreases the risk of an allergy to docetaxel and certain other
side effects
The best for you that you take each
dose of the corticosteroid drug as directed
.
Dosage
The dose of docetaxel will be various for
various diseaseds. The dose that is using may depend on a number of things,
including what the drug is being using for, the patient's size and whether
or not other medication are also being taken
If you are
receiving docetaxel at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. If you have any questions about the proper dose of docetaxel,
ask your family doctor.
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