Docetaxel (Docivyx)

Alternate Name: DOCEtaxel NovaPlus

Description: Docetaxel is prescribed for the treatment of several types of cancer including breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer and head/neck cancer. There is currently no generic version of Docetaxel available in the United States. The average cost for 2, 10 mg/ml Docetaxel intravenous solution is around $60. Save up to 80% on your prescription of Docetaxel when you use our free LowerMyRx coupon card.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 160 MG/16ML

Warnings: Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before receiving this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for 2 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood disorders, edema (fluid retention), eye or vision problems, any type of infection, or if you had an allergic reaction to paclitaxel. This medicine can cause the following problems:Stomach or bowel problems (including enterocolitis, neutropenic colitis), which may be life-threateningFluid retention (body is keeping too much water)Increased risk for other cancers (including leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, lymphoma, kidney cancer)Serious skin reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis)Nerve problems (including peripheral neuropathy)Eye or vision problemsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening) This medicine contains alcohol, and may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk with your doctor before receiving this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who receive this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how docetaxel works. Tell your doctor if you are using atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, or voriconazole., Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, blood disorders, edema (fluid retention), or any type of infection., This medicine can cause the following problems:Serious allergic reactionsSerious skin reactionsAcute myeloid leukemia (a type of cancer)Changes in vision, This medicine contains alcohol, and may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.