Taxocab 60mg 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.Taxocab 60mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.The most common side effects of this medicine include Low red blood cell count, low platelet count, diarrhea, back pain, and hair loss. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

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

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

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Taxocab 60mg Injection.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Taxocab 60mg 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

Taxocab 60mg 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

Taxocab 60mg 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

Taxocab 60mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Taxocab 60mg 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

Taxocab 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Taxocab 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Taxocab 60mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Taxocab 60mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n

vial of 1 Injection

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

Prostate cancer

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Taxocab 60mg Injection a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?::: Taxocab 60mg 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).

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