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Taxotere

Taxotere is used for:

Treating certain types of breast, prostate, non-small cell lung, or advanced stomach cancer. Taxotere may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Taxotere is an antineoplastic agent. It works by stopping the growth and reproduction of cancer cells in the body.

Do NOT use Taxotere if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Taxotere or polysorbate 80
• you have a severely low white blood cell count

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Taxotere :

Some medical conditions may interact with Taxotere . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a viral or bacterial infection (eg, chickenpox, herpes), a weakened immune system due to radiation therapy or a low white blood cell count, heart disease, an open wound in the chest wall, fluid in the lungs (pleural effusion), liver or kidney problems, or swelling of the hands or feet
• if you drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks a day or are receiving radiation therapy

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Taxotere . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Cisplatin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, terfenadine, or troleandomycin because the risk of side effects may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Taxotere may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Taxotere :

Use Taxotere as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An additional patient leaflet is available with Taxotere . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Taxotere is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Taxotere at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If Taxotere contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Taxotere , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Taxotere .

Important safety information:

• Taxotere may lower your body"s ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• If you drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks a day, do not take Taxotere without first discussing it with your doctor.
• Avoid vaccinations with live virus vaccines (eg, measles, mumps, oral polio) while you are taking Taxotere . Vaccinations may be less effective. Check with your doctor before having any vaccinations while you are using Taxotere .
• Lab tests, including white blood cell counts and liver function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Taxotere with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Taxotere is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Taxotere has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while taking Taxotere . If you think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Taxotere during pregnancy. It is unknown if Taxotere is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Taxotere .

Possible side effects of Taxotere :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Change in taste; diarrhea; fever; hair loss; nausea; nerve pain; pain at the injection site; red or dry skin; tearing of the eyes; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or bloody stools; change in appearance of nails; changes in the amount of urine; chest pain; chills; cough; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; mouth sores; muscle or joint pain; rash and redness over the body; seizures; severe headache; severe pain or redness of the legs; severe stomach pain; sore throat; swelling; tightness in the lungs; unexplained weight gain; unusual bruising or bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include mouth sores; numbness or loss of feeling in the hands or feet; weakness.

Taxotere is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Taxotere at home, store Taxotere as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Taxotere out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Taxotere , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Taxotere is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Taxotere . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.