Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
3,287.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Breast cancer Non-small cell lung cancer Cancer of head and neck

COMPOSITION:
Docetaxel (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

It is not known whether Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Docetaxel   20mg

Uses of Tubitere Novo Injection
Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cancer of head and neck and prostate cancer.

How to use Tubitere Novo Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Tubitere Novo Injection works
Tubitere Novo 20mg Injection 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:

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 Tubitere Novo Injection

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Q. Is Tubitere novo FDA approved?
Yes. Tubitere novo is approved by the USFDA.