What type of drug is docetaxel?

What type of drug is docetaxel?

Docetaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by docetaxel, other unwanted effects will also occur.

What is docetaxel FDA approved for?

Introduced more than 14 years ago, Taxotere is approved by the FDA for use in treating patients at specific stages of 5 types of cancer: metastatic and adjuvant breast cancer, metastatic androgen independent prostate cancer, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, advanced gastric adenocarcinoma and locally advanced …

What is docetaxel injection?

Docetaxel injection is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers. Docetaxel injection is in a class of medications called taxanes. It works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Do you always lose your hair with docetaxel?

Docetaxel causes hair loss. Most people will lose all their hair, including eyebrows, eyelashes and body hair. You may begin to lose your hair about two weeks after the first treatment, but it can happen earlier.

What chemo is called the Red Devil?

Doxorubicin, known as the red devil for its color and toxicity, is widely used for adult and childhood cancers.

Who made docetaxel?

Docetaxel is marketed worldwide under the name Taxotere by Sanofi-Aventis as well as Docefrez by Sun Pharma Global and Zytax by Zydus.

How much is docetaxel cost?

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