Product Description

Novotaxel 20mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent docetaxel. It is used to treat breast cancer, prostate cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, stomach cancer, head and neck cancer. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This chemotherapy medication is used alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. 

It is contraindicated in patients with a very low number of white blood cells or severe liver diseases. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. You need to inform your physician if you have kidney problems, heart problems, epilepsy, or alcohol addiction before taking Novotaxel 20mg Injection.

During treatment, you may be given other medicines to maintain the number of your blood cells. Make sure you inform your physician of all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines, you are taking before you start treatment with Novotaxel 20mg Injection.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer
Treatment of Multiple myoloma
Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Side Effects

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing, rash)
• Severe fluid retention (swelling in legs or feet, weight gain, shortness of breath)
• Severe skin problems (blistering, peeling, or bleeding on any part of your skin)
• Swelling of small intestine and colon (stomach pain or diarrhea with or without fever)

Common:

• Headache, dizziness
• Fever, infections
• Low blood cell count
• Loss of appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Joint or muscle pain
• Alteration in the sense of taste
• Eye problems, bleeding from the nose
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Abdominal pain

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃