Zenotere 80mg (Injection)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Zenotere 80mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.


Some of the common side effects of this medicine include breathlessness, constipation, edema (swelling), infection, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nail disorder, pain, and weakness. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.


Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Zenotere 80mg Injection 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.


Pharmacokinets

Docetaxel is metabolized by the hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A isoforms CYP3A4 and CYP3A5, and the predominant route of elimination of parent drug and metabolites is via biliary and intestinal excretion.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zenotere

Breathlessness

Constipation

Edema (swelling)

Infection

Loss of appetite

Muscle pain

Nail disorder

Pain

Weakness

Contra Indications

Docetaxel Injection is contraindicated in patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to docetaxel or to other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. Severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].


Pregnancy Related Information

Zenotere 80mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zenotere 80mg Injection.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Zenotere 80mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Indications

Docetaxel Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy.


Interactions

infections.

edema.

eye disorder.

hepatic dysfunction.

myelosuppression.

alcoholism.

paresthesia.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Zenotere 80mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.

Do not take Zenotere 80mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.

It may cause side effects such as swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with this medicine called Corticosteroids.

Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. Does Zenotere 80mg Injection cause weight gain?

Yes, Zenotere 80mg Injection 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 Zenotere 80mg Injection?

You should continue to take Zenotere 80mg Injection 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 Zenotere 80mg Injection?

Zenotere 80mg Injection 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 Zenotere 80mg Injection therapy, as it may affect you adversely.

Q. What is Zenotere 80mg Injection used for?

Zenotere 80mg Injection 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.