cabazitaxel (cabazitaxel)
Overview of cabazitaxel
Cabazitaxel is a type of taxane chemotherapy drug. The taxanes were originally developed from the yew tree. Cabazitaxel is also called Jevtana. It is a treatment for advanced prostate cancer for men who have had hormone treatment and docetaxel chemotherapy treatments that are no longer working
Indication of cabazitaxel
cabazitaxel is primarily indicated in conditions like Prostate cancer.
Contraindication of cabazitaxel
No data regarding the contra indications of cabazitaxel is available.
Side Effects of cabazitaxel
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of cabazitaxel include Flushing, Nausea, Diarrhea, fatigue, swelling of the vien, Rashes, Allergic skin reactions.
Precautions of cabazitaxel
Before starting cabazitaxel treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this. Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor�s approval while taking cabazitaxel. You should refrain from taking St.John's Wort. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit. Currently, cabazitaxel is approved for the treatment of castrate resistant metastatic prostate cancer only (male population). However, there are no well-controlled studies regarding cabazitaxel use in pregnant women. Cabazitaxel may cause fetal harm if administered during pregnancy. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to cabazitaxel. For both men and women: Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking cabazitaxel. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended.