Daxotel 80 Injection 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Daxotel 80 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Daxotel 80 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Daxotel 80 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Daxotel 80 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Daxotel 80 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Daxotel 80 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Daxotel 80 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Daxotel 80 Injection in conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections. The section on Daxotel 80 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Daxotel 80 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Daxotel 80 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Daxotel 80 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daxotel 80 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Daxotel 80 Injection 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 80 Injection 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 80 Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Daxotel does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Daxotel 80 Injection 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 80 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Daxotel without any fear of damage to the heart.
Daxotel 80 Injection 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 80 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Daxotel 80 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Daxotel 80 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Daxotel 80 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Daxotel 80 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Daxotel 80 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Daxotel 80 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Daxotel 80 Injection
Daxotel 80 Injection 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 80 Injection
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Daxotel 80 Injection 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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