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Docexan

Injection-(20mg/0.5ml)
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Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC

Generic: Docetaxel

1 x 0.5ml vial
৳ 3636
৳ 4000
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Medicine Overview of Docexan 20mg/0.5ml Injection

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Introduction

Docexan is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck. It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Infection and decrease blood cell count are some common side effects of this medicine. It may also cause serious side effects such as swelling of hands, lips, hair loss, and weight gain. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Docexan

  • Breast cancer
  • Non-small cell lung cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Cancer of head and neck

Side effects of Docexan

Common
  • Breathlessness
  • Constipation
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Infection
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle pain
  • Nail disorder
  • Pain
  • Weakness

How to use Docexan

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Docexan works

Docexan is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Quick Tips

  • Docexan is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
  • Do not take Docexan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • It may cause side effects such as swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with this medicine called Corticosteroids.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection.

Brief Description

Indication

Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Stomach cancer, Head/neck cancer

Administration

IV Preparation Dual vial formulation Requires 2-step dilution Reconstitute vial contents (20 mg/0.5 mL or 80 mg/2 mL) with supplied diluent (13% (w/w) ethanol/water) to obtain a 10 mg/mL solution Further dilute with NS or D5W to a final concentration of 0.3-0.74 mg/mL and prepare in a glass bottle, polypropylene, or polyolefin plastic bag to prevent leaching of plasticizers Use within 4 hr (including the 1 hr infusion) Single vial formulation Requires 1-step dilution Available as 20 mg/mL solution; further dilute with NS or D5W to a final concentration of 0.3-0.74 mg/mL and prepare in a glass bottle, polypropylene, or polyolefin plastic bag to prevent leaching of plasticizers Use within 4 hr (including the 1 hr infusion) IV Administration Anaphylactoid-like reactions have been reported: premedicate with dexamethasone (Breast CA, NSCLC: 8 mg PO q12hr for 3 days starting 1 day prior to administration of docetaxel; Prostate CA: 8 mg PO at 12 hr-, 3 hr- and 1 hr preinfusion) Infuse over 1 hr When administered as sequential infusions, taxane derivatives should be administered before platinum derivatives (cisplatin, carboplatin) to limit myelosuppression and to enhance efficacy

Adult Dose

Intravenous Breast cancer Adult: 60-100 mg/m2 by infusion over 1 hr once every 3 wk. In combination w/ doxorubicin or capecitabine or as adjuvant therapy w/ doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide: 75 mg/m2 once every 3 wk. In combination w/ trastuzumab: 100 mg/m2 once every 3 wk. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: Reduce dose from 100 mg/m2 to 75 mg/m2. Severe: Avoid use. Intravenous Head and neck cancer; Prostate cancer ; Non-small cell lung cancer; Gastric adenocarcinoma Adult: 75 mg/m2 by infusion over 1 hr once every 3 wk. For gastric adenocarcinoma: Dose is given before cisplatin and fluorouracil. For head and neck cancer: Given before cisplatin and fluorouracil for 3 cycles followed by chemoradiotherapy or 4 wk followed by radiotherapy alone. For prostate cancer: May be given w/ oral prednisolone 5 mg bid continuously during treatment.

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment Dose adjustment not necessary

Contraindication

Previous severe hypersensitivity reaction to docetaxel, the solvent or polysorbate 80. Severe neutropenia; pregnancy, severe liver impairment.

Mode of Action

Docetaxel disrupts the microtubular network in cells that is essential for vital mitotic and interphase cellular functions. It binds to the free tubulin and promotes the assembly of tubulin into stable microtubules while simultaneously inhibiting their disassembly, resulting in inhibition of mitosis.

Precaution

Lactation. Hepatic impairment. Monitor liver blood function and blood counts regularly. Premedication with oral dexamethsaone at 16 mg daily for 3 days, starting one day before docetaxel treatment is recommended. Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk, do not nurse

Side Effect

>50% Alopecia,Anemia,Leukopenia,Neutropenia,Asthenia 10-50% Fever,Infections,Fluid retention,Hypersensitivity,Skin reactions,Diarrhea,Nausea,Vomiting,Sensory neuropathy,Myalgia,Nail changes 1-10% Arthralgia,Thrombocytopenia Potentially Fatal: Neutropenia; fluid retention syndrome; anaemia.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Based on findings in animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, therapy can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; limited available human data are not sufficient to inform drug-associated risk during pregnancy Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating therapy Contraception Females of reproductive potential: Use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months following last dose Males with female partners of reproductive potential: Use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months following last dose Infertility Based on findings in animal studies, therapy may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential Lactation There is no information regarding presence of docetaxel in human milk, or effects on milk production or the breast-fed child; no lactation studies in animals have been conducted; because of potential for serious adverse reactions in a breast-fed child from docetaxel exposure, including toxic death, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, and acute myeloid leukemia, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after last dose

Interaction

CYP3A4 inducers, inhibitors, or substrates may alter docetaxel metabolism.

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Safety Advices

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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Docexan.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Docexan is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
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UNSAFE
Docexan is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Docexan alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Docexan is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Docexan is recommended.
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CAUTION
Docexan should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Docexan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.