Cabazitaxel Viatris
Cabazitaxel Viatris is a medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer that has worsened after other chemotherapy, by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Strength
20 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Cabazitaxel
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will calculate your dose based on your body surface area to determine how much medicine you need.
Method
The medicine is given by a drip into a vein (intravenously) in a hospital over about one hour.
Important
You will usually receive one infusion every three weeks.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Lower number of red blood cells (anemia) or white blood cells (which fight infections).
- •Lower number of platelets (which can increase bleeding risk).
- •Loss of appetite.
- •Stomach problems, including feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.
- •Back pain.
- •Blood in your urine.
- •Feeling tired, weak, or lacking energy.
RARE
- •Changes in taste.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Cough.
- •Pain in the stomach area.
- •Temporary hair loss (hair usually grows back normally after treatment).
- •Joint pain.
- •Urinary tract infection.
- •Low white blood cells with fever and infection.
- •Numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation in hands and feet.
- •Nail problems (changes in nail color, nails may fall off).
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •Increased or decreased blood pressure.
- •Stomach discomfort, heartburn, or burping.
- •Abdominal pain.
- •Hemorrhoids.
- •Muscle twitching.
- •Painful or frequent urination.
- •Urinary incontinence (leaking urine).
- •Kidney disease or problems.
- •Sores in the mouth or on the lips.
- •Infections or increased risk of infection.
- •High blood sugar.
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
- •Confusion.
- •Restlessness or anxiety.
- •Abnormal sensations, numbness, or pain in hands and feet.
- •Balance problems.
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat.
- •Blood clot in a leg or lung.
- •Feeling of flushing (redness of skin).
- •Pain in the mouth or throat.
- •Bleeding from the rectum.
- •Muscle problems, aches, weakness, or pain.
- •Swelling in your legs or feet.
- •Chills.
RARE
- •Low potassium in the blood.
- •Ringing in the ears.
- •Feeling hot or red skin.
- •Bladder inflammation that can occur if the bladder has been exposed to radiation therapy before.
Important Warnings
- Before each treatment, blood tests will be done to check your blood cells, and liver and kidney function to ensure it's safe to receive Cabazitaxel Viatris.
- Do not use if you are allergic to cabazitaxel, other taxanes, polysorbate 80, or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if your white blood cell count is too low (neutrophils are 1500/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.
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- Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, as it could be a sign of a serious infection.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have severe or long-lasting diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, as this can lead to serious dehydration.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you feel numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation in your hands or feet.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have severe stomach pain, bleeding from the bowel, or changes in your stool color, as this could mean a serious bowel issue.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your skin or eyes turn yellow, your urine gets dark, or you have severe nausea or vomiting, as these can be signs of liver problems.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you notice a significant increase or decrease in the amount of urine you pass daily.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have blood in your urine.