Description
This page contains brief details about the drug docetaxel, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Docetaxel is a chemotherapy medication that was approved to be used for its medical use on 19th May 2004.
Mechanism of Action of Docetaxel
Docetaxel works by inhibiting the microtubule structures found in the cells. These microtubules help the cancer cells in proliferating. Hence, inhibition of these structures aids in slowing down the growth of the cancer cells.
Uses of Docetaxel
Docetaxel is indicated for treating different types of cancers, which include the following, non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and head and neck cancer.
Docetaxel Dosage available
Docetaxel concentrate for solution for infusion (injections) is available in three doses of 20mg, 80mg and 120mg.
