Docetaxel Injection, Brand Name : Taxotere, Docecad

we are main supplier of this product.docetaxel descriptions of drugs. Taxotere is the trade name for docetaxel. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name taxotere when referring to the generic drug name docetaxel.

important things to remember about the side effects of docetaxel:

• most people do not experience all of the side effects listed
• side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset and duration
• side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after treatment is complete
• there are many options to help minimize or prevent side effects
• there is no relationship between the presence or severity of side effects and the effectiveness of the medication.
• the side effects of docetaxel and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given.  in other words, high doses may produce more severe side effects).

the following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking docetaxel:

• low white blood cell count.  (this can increase your risk for infection)
• low red blood cell count (anemia)

nadir: meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts.

onset: 4-7 days
nadir: 5-9 days
recovery: 21 days