DOCETAXEL-INJECTION (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. Docetaxel should not be used with live vaccines because very serious interactions may occur. Tell your doctor if you have just received a live vaccine or plan to get one. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: other drugs for cancer, drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove docetaxel from your body (such as azole antifungals-including itraconazole, aprepitant, macrolide antibiotics-including erythromycin, cimetidine, rifamycins-including rifabutin, St John's wort, certain anti-seizure medicines-including carbamazepine).
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cell counts and liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Keep all scheduled medical appointments.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that you receive docetaxel as scheduled by your doctor. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor immediately to obtain a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature or refrigerate between 36-77 degrees F (2-25 degrees C) and away from bright light. Once prepared, docetaxel should be given to you within 4 hours. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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