Cabazitaxel Medical Valley
Cabazitaxel Medical Valley treats advanced prostate cancer that has worsened despite previous chemotherapy by stopping cancer cell growth and division.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
60 mg / 1.5 ml
Active Ingredient
Cabazitaxel
Manufacturer
Medical Valley Invest AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will calculate your dose based on your body surface area.
Method
It is given as an infusion into a vein in a hospital, usually over about one hour.
Important
You will normally receive one infusion every three weeks.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low red blood cells (anemia) or low white blood cells.
- •Low platelets (which increases risk of bleeding).
- •Loss of appetite.
- •Stomach problems like feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.
- •Back pain.
- •Blood in urine.
- •Tiredness, weakness, and lack of energy.
- •Changes in taste.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Cough.
- •Abdominal pain.
- •Temporary hair loss (hair usually grows back normally).
- •Joint pain.
- •Urinary tract infection.
- •Low white blood cells with fever and infection.
- •Numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation in hands or feet.
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •High or low blood pressure.
- •Stomach discomfort, heartburn, or burping.
- •Stomach pain.
- •Hemorrhoids.
- •Muscle twitching.
- •Painful or urgent urination.
- •Urine leakage.
- •Kidney disease or problems.
- •Sores in mouth or on lips.
- •Infections or risk of infection.
- •High blood sugar.
- •Insomnia.
- •Confusion.
- •Restlessness.
- •Abnormal sensations, numbness, or pain in hands and feet.
- •Balance problems.
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat.
- •Blood clot in leg or lung.
- •Feeling of flushed skin.
- •Pain in mouth or throat.
- •Rectal bleeding.
- •Muscle problems, aches, weakness, or pain.
- •Swelling of feet or legs.
- •Chills.
- •Nail disorder (changes in nail color; nails may fall off).
RARE
- •Low potassium in blood.
- •Ringing in ears.
- •Hot flashes.
- •Redness of skin.
- •Bladder inflammation (cystitis) that can appear after previous radiation therapy.
- •Lung inflammation (pneumonitis) causing cough and breathing difficulties.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to cabazitaxel, other taxanes, polysorbate 80, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if your white blood cell count is too low (neutrophil count is 1,500/mm³ or less).
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not use if you have recently received or are about to receive a yellow fever vaccine.
- Tell your doctor right away if you get a fever, as your white blood cells might be low, leading to serious infections.
Show 6 more warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have had allergies before or if you experience severe allergic reactions during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe or long-lasting diarrhea, feel very sick (nausea), or vomit, as this can lead to severe dehydration.
- Tell your doctor if you feel numbness, tingling, burning, or less sensation in your hands or feet.
- Tell your doctor if you have bleeding in your intestines, a change in stool color, or stomach pain, especially if severe.
- Tell your doctor if your skin or eyes turn yellow, your urine becomes dark, or you have severe nausea or vomiting, as these can be signs of liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you notice a big increase or decrease in how much you urinate daily, or if you have blood in your urine.