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Cabazitaxel
How Cabazitaxel works
Cabazitaxel is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Back pain, Weakness, Reduced blood platelets, Hair loss, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite, Anemia, Diarrhoea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Blood in urine, Constipation, Cough, Altered taste, Breathing difficulty, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Usage
Cabazitaxel is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Cabazitaxel a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?Cabazitaxel is a chemotherapeutic drug (drug used for the management of cancer). It is, however, not a vesicant (drug which causes severe blisters on the skin).
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