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Cazat Injection

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Cazat Injection belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Cazat Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Cazat Injection


Side effects of Cazat Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cazat

  • Vomiting
  • Back pain
  • Weakness
  • Low blood platelets
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Blood in urine
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Taste change
  • Breathing problems
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Nausea

How to use Cazat Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cazat Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cazat Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cazat Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cazat Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cazat Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cazat Injection is recommended.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease and end stage kidney disease as the information available is limited for use of this medicine in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Cazat Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cazat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cazat Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Cazat Injection is given as an infusion into a vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Taxanes Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
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Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

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FAQs

Q. Is Cazat Injection a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?

Cazat Injection is a chemotherapeutic drug (drug used for the management of cancer). It is, however, not a vesicant (drug which causes severe blisters on the skin).

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cazat Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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