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Daxotel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and neck cancer. Other than this, Daxotel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Daxotel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Daxotel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Daxotel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Daxotel's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Daxotel related warnings talks about Daxotel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Daxotel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Daxotel contraindications section.
Additionally, Daxotel may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Daxotel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Daxotel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Daxotel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Daxotel. If you are pregnant, do not take Daxotel without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Daxotel safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Daxotel may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Daxotel should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Daxotel on the Kidneys?
Using Daxotel does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Daxotel on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Daxotel. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Daxotel on the Heart?
You can take Daxotel without any fear of damage to the heart.
Daxotel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daxotel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Daxotel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Daxotel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Daxotel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Daxotel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Daxotel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Daxotel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Daxotel
Daxotel may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Daxotel
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Daxotel as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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