Docetaxel is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug DOCETAXEL. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Docetaxel through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 ( 1.1 ) 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 ( 1.2 ) Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) : with prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ( 1.3 ) Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GC) : with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated,…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most serious adverse reactions from docetaxel are: Toxic Deaths [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hepatic Impairment [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hematologic Effects [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Fluid Retention [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautio…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Docetaxel is a CYP3A4 substrate. In vitro studies have shown that the metabolism of docetaxel may be modified by the concomitant administration of compounds that induce, inhibit, or are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4. In vivo studies showed that the exposure of docetaxel increased 2.2-fold when it was coadministered with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4. Protease inhibitors, particularly ritonavir, may increase the exposure of docetaxel. Concomitant use of Docet…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For all indications, toxicities may warrant dosage adjustments [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ]. Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g. anaphylaxis). Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis).Administer intravenously (IV) over 1 hr every 3 weeks. PVC equipment is not recommended. Use only a 21 gauge needle to withdraw Docetaxel Injection from the vial. BC locally advanced or metastati…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Bone Marrow Suppression Advise patients that periodic assessment of their blood count will be performed to detect neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and/ or anemia [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Instruct patients to monitor their temperature frequently and immediately report any occurrence of fever. Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis Advise patients of the symptoms of colitis, such as abdominal pain or tenderness, and/or diarrhea, with or without…
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