Common Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain, Hair loss, Hypersensitivity, Loss of appetite, Infection, Diarrhoea, Anemia, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Altered taste, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Febrile neutropenia, Neuropathy.

Expert advice for Benzoxel Tablet

Before docetaxel is administered to you, ensure that all the blood tests and liver-function tests have been adequately performed.
Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you suffer from alcohol dependence or liver impairment as this medicine contains alcohol (ethanol).
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness.
Consult your doctor if you intend to have a child during and 6 months after docetaxel treatment, as it may affect fertility.
Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function, swelling or fluid retention in the body, weakened immune system, infections, problems with bone-marrow, low platelet or white blood cell count, or if you have previously received radiation therapy.

Q. Is Benzoxel a taxane, anthracycline derivative?
Benzoxel belongs to the taxane class of drugs. It is not an anthracycline derivative

Q. Is Benzoxel cytotoxic?
Yes. Since, Benzoxel kills the cancer cells in the body; it is regarded as a cytotoxic agent

Q. Does Benzoxel cause hair loss, weight gain or bone pain?
Benzoxel 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 Benzoxel come from?
Benzoxel is derived from the bark of the yew tree found in the pacific region

Q. Is Benzoxel FDA approved?
Yes. Benzoxel is approved by the USFDA.