Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Docetaxel Injection
Docetaxel Injection
| Generic name | docetaxel |
|---|---|
| Drug class | microtubule inhibitor (taxoid family); antineoplastic/cytotoxic medicine |
| Forms | Multiple dose vial: 20 mg/2 mL, Multiple dose vial: 80 mg/8 mL, Multiple dose vial: 160 mg/16 mL |
Docetaxel Injection is a prescription anti-cancer medicine given as an intravenous infusion. It belongs to a group of medicines called antineoplastic or cytotoxic medicines (chemotherapy), and works by stopping cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
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