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Doxaz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and neck cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Doxaz have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Doxaz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxaz as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Doxaz are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Doxaz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Doxaz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Doxaz related warnings section.
Doxaz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doxaz in conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections. The section on Doxaz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Doxaz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Doxaz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Doxaz 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 Doxaz is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Doxaz safe for pregnant women?
Doxaz shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Doxaz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Doxaz. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Doxaz on the Kidneys?
Doxaz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxaz on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Doxaz. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Doxaz only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxaz on the Heart?
You can take Doxaz without any fear of damage to the heart.
Doxaz 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 Doxaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxaz habit forming or addictive?
Doxaz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxaz, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxaz can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Doxaz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doxaz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Doxaz
Taking Doxaz with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxaz
Consumption of alcohol and Doxaz together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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