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Docel 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Docel have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Docel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Docel as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Docel 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Docel is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Docel related warnings talks about Docel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Docel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Docel in conditions like Liver Disease, Neutropenia, Infections. The section on Docel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Docel have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Docel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Docel is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Docel safe for pregnant women?
Docel can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Docel 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 on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Docel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Docel on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Docel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Docel only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Docel on the Heart?
Docel is not harmful for the heart.
Docel 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Docel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Docel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Docel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Docel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Docel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Docel
Docel may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docel
Taking Docel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866
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