Taxewell

Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd

Composition for Taxewell Products

Taxewell Products are primarily used for

Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Prostate cancer

About Taxewell Products

Uses of Taxewell Products

Docetaxel is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancer of head and neck.

Taxewell Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Taxewell are Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Diarrhea, Infection, Febrile neutropenia, Fever, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes).

How Taxewell Products work

Docetaxel is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Patient Concerns about Taxewell Products

Frequently asked questions about Taxewell Products

Frequently asked questions about Docetaxel

Q. Does Taxewell 80mg Injection cause weight gain?
Yes, Taxewell 80mg Injection may cause weight gain. It may occur due to fluid retention which may initially make your feet swell and then gradually it will spread to the whole body. Call your doctor immediately if you notice swelling of feet.
Q. How long do I have to take Taxewell 80mg Injection?
You should continue to take Taxewell 80mg Injection as long as your doctor advises you. The duration of treatment varies with the type of cancer you have and other factors like your response to treatment. You should usually receive your infusion once every 3 weeks.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Taxewell 80mg Injection?
Taxewell 80mg Injection injection contains alcohol because of which you may experience confusion, stumbling, becoming very sleepy, or feeling like you are drunk. This may impair your ability to drive or use machinery right after receiving it. Hence, you should avoid alcohol during Taxewell 80mg Injection therapy, as it may affect you adversely.
Q. What is Taxewell 80mg Injection used for?
Taxewell 80mg Injection is commonly used for breast cancer, certain types of lung cancer, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers. It works by restricting cells from growing and multiplying.
Q. Is Taxewell 80mg Injection available in pill form?
No, Taxewell 80mg Injection injection comes as a liquid to be given intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. It is usually given over 1 hour once every 3 weeks.
Q. What blood tests are required before administration of Taxewell 80mg Injection?
Your doctor will ask you to get blood tests every time you have a scheduled dose of Taxewell 80mg Injection. You may be asked to have blood tests, such as hemogram and liver function tests, to ensure that you have enough blood cells and that your liver is functioning well enough to receive Taxewell 80mg Injection. In case of white blood cells disturbances, you may experience associated fever or infections.
Q. Is hair loss caused by Taxewell 80mg Injection irreversible?
Hair loss is a common side effect of Taxewell 80mg Injection. Normal hair growth may resume after stopping Taxewell 80mg Injection. However, in some cases there is permanent hair loss. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding hair loss.
Q. Why is dexamethasone used with Taxewell 80mg Injection?
Taxewell 80mg Injection may cause fluid retention (swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and legs) as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions. To control such possibilities from occurring all patients are given corticosteroids (dexamethasone) for 3 days starting 1 day prior to Taxewell 80mg Injection administration. In case of prostate cancer (metastatic castration-resistant), the recommended regimen is oral dexamethasone given at 12 hours, 3 hours, and 1 hour before the Taxewell 80mg Injection infusion.
Q. What type of drug is Taxewell 80mg Injection?
Taxewell 80mg Injection belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called taxoids. It works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Products for Taxewell

Taxewell 80mg Injection
vial of 4 ml Injection
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MRP
8950
Not Available
Taxewell 120mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
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Not Available
Taxewell 20mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
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2900
Not Available
Taxewell-RTU Injection
vial of 6 ml Injection
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MRP
13700
Not Available

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