What is Docetaxel?
Docetaxel belongs to the general group of chemotherapy drugs known as taxanes. It is also called a mitotic inhibitor because of its effect on the cell during mitosis. It is used to treat breast, lung, and prostate cancers, and may be used for other cancers as well. Docetaxel Alerts What are the possible side effects of docetaxel If you experience any of the following serious side effects from docetaxel, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: • an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); • decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); • tissue or vein reactions near the site of administration; • liver damage (abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes); • severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite; • swelling of the feet, ankles or abdomen; • difficulty breathing; • skin
