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Docetaxel is a cancer agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Taxotere • Axtere • Docefrez • Docetere

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Cough
Alopecia
Watery eyes
Vomiting
Abnormal sense of taste
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Allergic reaction
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Fluid retention
Low blood pressure
Loss of strength
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Breast cancer
3.7
60 reviews
Prostate cancer
3.4
58 reviews
Lung cancer
3.3
36 reviews
Non small cell lung cancer
3.2
21 reviews

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