Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml, 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. Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml 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.
Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml related warnings section.
Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml in conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections. Other contraindications of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml 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 Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml safe for pregnant women?
Docetrust shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Docetrust. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml on the Kidneys?
Docetrust is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Docetrust. 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 Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml on the Heart?
Using Docetrust does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml 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 Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml
Taking Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml
Consumption of alcohol and Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml together may have severe effects on your health.
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