Adoxi

Composition for Adoxi Products

Adoxi Products are primarily used for

Breast cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Prostate cancer

About Adoxi Products

Uses of Adoxi Products

Docetaxel is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancer of head and neck.

Adoxi Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Adoxi are Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Diarrhea, Infection, Febrile neutropenia, Fever, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes).

How Adoxi Products work

Docetaxel is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Patient Concerns about Adoxi Products

Frequently asked questions about Adoxi Products

Frequently asked questions about Docetaxel

Q. Does Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack cause weight gain?
Yes, Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack may cause weight gain. It may occur due to fluid retention which may initially make your feet swell and then gradually it will spread to the whole body. Call your doctor immediately if you notice swelling of feet.
Q. How long do I have to take Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack?
You should continue to take Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack as long as your doctor advises you. The duration of treatment varies with the type of cancer you have and other factors like your response to treatment. You should usually receive your infusion once every 3 weeks.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack?
Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack injection contains alcohol because of which you may experience confusion, stumbling, becoming very sleepy, or feeling like you are drunk. This may impair your ability to drive or use machinery right after receiving it. Hence, you should avoid alcohol during Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack therapy, as it may affect you adversely.
Q. What is Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack used for?
Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack is commonly used for breast cancer, certain types of lung cancer, prostate, stomach, and head and neck cancers. It works by restricting cells from growing and multiplying.
Q. Is Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack available in pill form?
No, Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack injection comes as a liquid to be given intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic. It is usually given over 1 hour once every 3 weeks.
Q. What blood tests are required before administration of Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack?
Your doctor will ask you to get blood tests every time you have a scheduled dose of Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack. You may be asked to have blood tests, such as hemogram and liver function tests, to ensure that you have enough blood cells and that your liver is functioning well enough to receive Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack. In case of white blood cells disturbances, you may experience associated fever or infections.
Q. Is hair loss caused by Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack irreversible?
Hair loss is a common side effect of Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack. Normal hair growth may resume after stopping Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack. However, in some cases there is permanent hair loss. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding hair loss.
Q. Why is dexamethasone used with Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack?
Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack may cause fluid retention (swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and legs) as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions. To control such possibilities from occurring all patients are given corticosteroids (dexamethasone) for 3 days starting 1 day prior to Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack administration. In case of prostate cancer (metastatic castration-resistant), the recommended regimen is oral dexamethasone given at 12 hours, 3 hours, and 1 hour before the Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack infusion.
Q. What type of drug is Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack?
Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called taxoids. It works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Products for Adoxi

Adoxi 20mg Injection Combipack
vial of 0.5 ml Injection
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2690
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MRP
14570
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Adoxi 80mg Injection Combipack
vial of 2 ml Injection
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10900
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