Taxocare 80 mg Injection

How to use Taxocare 80 mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Taxocare 80 mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Expert Advice

• Taxocare 80 mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
• It is given as an intravenous (IV) injection into your vein, usually over 1 hour and every three weeks.
• Do not take Taxocare 80 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection.
• Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or if you have swelling in your arms and legs that doesn"t go away.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Taxocare a taxane, anthracycline derivative?

Taxocare belongs to the taxane class of drugs. It is not an anthracycline derivative

Q. Is Taxocare cytotoxic?

Yes. Since, Taxocare kills the cancer cells in the body; it is regarded as a cytotoxic agent

Q. Does Taxocare cause hair loss, weight gain or bone pain?

Taxocare may cause hair loss, bone pain or weight gain due to fluid retention. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Where does Taxocare come from?

Taxocare is derived from the bark of the yew tree found in the pacific region

Q. Is Taxocare FDA approved?

Yes. Taxocare is approved by the USFDA.Show moreShow less