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Docepar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and neck cancer. Other than this, Docepar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Docepar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Docepar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Docepar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Docepar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Docepar related warnings talks about Docepar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Docepar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Docepar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Docepar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Docepar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Docepar 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 Docepar safe for pregnant women?
Docepar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Docepar safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Docepar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Docepar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Docepar on the Kidneys?
Docepar is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Docepar on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Docepar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Docepar only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Docepar on the Heart?
You can take Docepar without any fear of damage to the heart.
Docepar 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 Docepar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Docepar habit forming or addictive?
Docepar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Docepar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Docepar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Docepar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Docepar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Docepar
Docepar may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docepar
Consuming Docepar with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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