What it is used for

Docetaxel concentrate for solution for infusion is indicated for;,Breast Cancer -,Metastatic Breast Cancer : Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in whom previous chemotherapy has failed. ,Docetaxel in combination with capecitabine is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing chemotherapy. ,Docetaxel in combination with trastuzumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2 and who previously have not received chemotherapy for metastatic disease. ,Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer : Docetaxel in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with node-positive breast cancer. ,Doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by Docetaxel in combination with trastuzumab (AC-TH) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2. ,Docetaxel in combination with carboplatin and trastuzumab (TCH) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2. ,Docetaxel in combination with cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer with a primary tumour of = 1cm and < 7cm. ,Non Small Cell Lung Cancer -,Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non small cell lung cancer, including those who have failed platinum-based chemotherapy. ,Ovarian Cancer - Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the ovary after failure of first-line or subsequent chemotherapy. ,Prostate Cancer -,Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with androgen independent (hormone refractory) prostate cancer. ,Head and Neck Cancer -,Docetaxel, in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated as induction treatment prior to chemoradiotherapy, for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, who have low probability of surgical cure, require organ preservation or where the tumour is technically unresectable.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.

• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear viscous, colourless to yellowish or greenish-yellow sterile solution

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient docetaxel

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Docetaxel concentrate for solution for infusion is indicated for;,Breast Cancer -,Metastatic Breast Cancer : Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in whom previous chemotherapy has failed. ,Docetaxel in combination with capecitabine is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing chemotherapy. ,Docetaxel in combination with trastuzumab is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2 and who previously have not received chemotherapy for metastatic disease. ,Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer : Docetaxel in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with node-positive breast cancer. ,Doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by Docetaxel in combination with trastuzumab (AC-TH) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2. ,Docetaxel in combination with carboplatin and trastuzumab (TCH) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable breast cancer whose tumours overexpress HER2. ,Docetaxel in combination with cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of operable breast cancer with a primary tumour of = 1cm and < 7cm. ,Non Small Cell Lung Cancer -,Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non small cell lung cancer, including those who have failed platinum-based chemotherapy. ,Ovarian Cancer - Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the ovary after failure of first-line or subsequent chemotherapy. ,Prostate Cancer -,Docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with androgen independent (hormone refractory) prostate cancer. ,Head and Neck Cancer -,Docetaxel, in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated as induction treatment prior to chemoradiotherapy, for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, who have low probability of surgical cure, require organ preservation or where the tumour is technically unresectable.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.

• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear viscous, colourless to yellowish or greenish-yellow sterile solution

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient docetaxel

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.