• Taxocab 60mg Injection belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics
• It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer
• It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed
• Taxocab 60mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered
• 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
• You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include Low red blood cell count, low platelet count, diarrhea, back pain, and hair loss
• If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor
• There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects
• It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it
• This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys
• Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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
• It may harm your baby
• You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped
• Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Taxocab 60mg Injection

• In Prostate cancer Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males
• The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all
• Taxocab 60mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men
• This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

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Common and Known Side effects of Taxocab 60mg Injection

• Vomiting
• Back pain
• Weakness
• Low blood platelets
• Hair loss
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Diarrhea
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Blood in urine
• Constipation
• Cough
• Taste change
• Breathing problems
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Nausea