docetaxel injection, USP 20 mg/ml VIAL What is Docetaxel Injection?

What is Docetaxel Injection?

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breast cancer
•
non-small cell lung cancer
•
prostate cancer
•
stomach cancer
•
head and neck cancer

It is not known if Docetaxel Injection is effective in children.

Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you:

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have a low white blood cell count.
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have had a severe allergic reaction to:
o
docetaxel, the active ingredient in Docetaxel Injection, or
o
any other medicines that contain polysorbate 80. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure.

See "What is the most important information I should know about Docetaxel Injection?" for the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
See the end of this Patient Information for a complete list of the ingredients in Docetaxel Injection.

Before you receive Docetaxel Injection, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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are allergic to any medicines, including paclitaxel. See "Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you".
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have liver problems
•
have kidney problems
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Docetaxel Injection can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or you think you may be pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 2 months after the last dose.
 
Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 4 months after the last dose.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about birth control options that are right for you.
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are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Docetaxel Injection passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 1 week after the last dose.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Docetaxel Injection may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Docetaxel Injection works.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

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What is Docetaxel Injection?

What is Docetaxel Injection?

•
breast cancer
•
non-small cell lung cancer
•
prostate cancer
•
stomach cancer
•
head and neck cancer

It is not known if Docetaxel Injection is effective in children.

Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you:

•
have a low white blood cell count.
•
have had a severe allergic reaction to:
o
docetaxel, the active ingredient in Docetaxel Injection, or
o
any other medicines that contain polysorbate 80. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure.

See "What is the most important information I should know about Docetaxel Injection?" for the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
See the end of this Patient Information for a complete list of the ingredients in Docetaxel Injection.

Before you receive Docetaxel Injection, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
are allergic to any medicines, including paclitaxel. See "Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you".
•
have liver problems
•
have kidney problems
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Docetaxel Injection can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or you think you may be pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 2 months after the last dose.
 
Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 4 months after the last dose.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about birth control options that are right for you.
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Docetaxel Injection passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 1 week after the last dose.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Docetaxel Injection may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Docetaxel Injection works.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
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What is Docetaxel Injection?

What is Docetaxel Injection?

•
breast cancer
•
non-small cell lung cancer
•
prostate cancer
•
stomach cancer
•
head and neck cancer

It is not known if Docetaxel Injection is effective in children.

Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you:

•
have a low white blood cell count.
•
have had a severe allergic reaction to:
o
docetaxel, the active ingredient in Docetaxel Injection, or
o
any other medicines that contain polysorbate 80. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure.

See "What is the most important information I should know about Docetaxel Injection?" for the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
See the end of this Patient Information for a complete list of the ingredients in Docetaxel Injection.

Before you receive Docetaxel Injection, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
are allergic to any medicines, including paclitaxel. See "Do not receive Docetaxel Injection if you".
•
have liver problems
•
have kidney problems
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Docetaxel Injection can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or you think you may be pregnant during treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Docetaxel Injection.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 2 months after the last dose.
 
Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 4 months after the last dose.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about birth control options that are right for you.
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Docetaxel Injection passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 1 week after the last dose.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Docetaxel Injection may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Docetaxel Injection works.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

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