Novotaxel 80 Injection Benefits & Uses

Novotaxel 80 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Head and neck cancer

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer
Gastric Cancer

Novotaxel 80 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 60 mg/m2 IV over 1 hour repeat treatment every 3 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 60 mg/m2 IV over 1 hour repeat treatment every 3 weeks

Novotaxel 80 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novotaxel 80 Injection is used -

Severe

Hypersensitivity
Infection
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Edema
Erythema
Conjunctivitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash

Novotaxel 80 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Novotaxel 80 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Novotaxel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Novotaxel 80 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Novotaxel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Novotaxel 80 Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Novotaxel on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Novotaxel 80 Injection on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Novotaxel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Novotaxel only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novotaxel 80 Injection on the Heart?

Novotaxel is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Novotaxel 80 Injection with Other Drugs

Novotaxel 80 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Clarithromycin

Erythromycin

Novotaxel 80 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novotaxel 80 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Neutropenia
Edema
Infections
Eye Disorders
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Novotaxel 80 Injection

Is this Novotaxel 80 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Novotaxel 80 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Novotaxel 80 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Novotaxel 80 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Novotaxel 80 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Novotaxel 80 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novotaxel 80 Injection

Taking Novotaxel 80 Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Novotaxel 80 Injection

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Novotaxel 80 Injection as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

See all substitutes for Novotaxel

DC Fill 120 Injection - ₹14251
DC Fill 20 Injection - ₹570
Docetere 120 Injection 3 Ml - ₹15378
Docetrust 80 Injection 2 Ml - ₹11566
Docetrust 20 Injection 1 Ml - ₹3042
Novotaxel 80 Injection - ₹8190
Docetere 80 Solvent For Injection - ₹28
Docetere 80 Injection 2 Ml - ₹11760
Docetere 20 Solvent For Injection - ₹29
Docetere 20 Injection 1 Ml - ₹3840
Docetere 120 Solvent For Injection - ₹31
Daxotel 120 Injection - ₹17713
Docetere RFA 80 Injection 2 Ml - ₹7350
Docetere RFA 20 Injection 0.5 Ml - ₹2688
Docel 80 Mg Injection - ₹11085
Docel 20 Mg Injection - ₹2915
Docel 120 Mg Injection - ₹14520
Doceaqualip 80 Injection - ₹20710
Doceaqualip 20 Injection - ₹5178
Daxotel 80 Injection - ₹12474

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Docetaxel (docetaxel)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Taxotere (docetaxel)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Oncotaxel (docetaxel)

Novotaxel 80 Injection