Docel 20 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and neck cancer. The alternative uses of Docel 20 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Docel 20 Mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Docel 20 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Docel 20 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Docel 20 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Docel 20 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Docel 20 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Docel 20 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Docel 20 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Docel 20 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Docel 20 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Docel 20 Mg 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 Docel 20 Mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Docel 20 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Docel. If you are pregnant, do not take Docel without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Docel 20 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Docel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Docel 20 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Docel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Docel 20 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Docel can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Docel 20 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Using Docel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Docel 20 Mg 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 Docel 20 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Docel 20 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Docel 20 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Docel 20 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Docel 20 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Docel 20 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Docel 20 Mg Injection
Some foods when eaten with Docel 20 Mg Injection can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docel 20 Mg Injection
Taking Docel 20 Mg Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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