Description
About Celtere 20 mg Injection
Celtere 20 mg Injection contains 20 mg of docetaxel per vial, supplied as a single vial. Docetaxel is a cytotoxic chemotherapy medicine of the taxane class. Treatment is prescribed and supervised by a cancer specialist. It is given as an infusion by a doctor or nurse in a treatment centre, never self-administered.
How it works
To divide, a cell must build and then dismantle a scaffold of microtubules that pulls its chromosomes apart. Docetaxel binds to that scaffold and stops it being dismantled, so the cell cannot complete division and dies.
What it is used for
Docetaxel is used in breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastric cancer and head and neck cancer, alone or with other medicines depending on the diagnosis.
Important: what this medicine is not
Docetaxel is not an anti-inflammatory and has no role in arthritis, joint pain or bone pain.
Safety and monitoring
It lowers the white cell count, so fever or any sign of infection needs urgent attention. A corticosteroid is usually given beforehand to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction and of fluid retention – swelling of the legs, weight gain or breathlessness should be reported. Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, mouth soreness, nail changes and hair loss are common. Liver function is checked before treatment.
Prescription and storage
A prescription from your healthcare provider is required to purchase docetaxel. Storage and handling follow the pack instructions and are managed by the treating centre.
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