Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Docetaxel
Chemical Class
Taxol Trihydrate
ATC Code
L01CD02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Dotaxol?
Uses
Docetaxel is used to treat breast cancer , lung cancer, prostate cancer , stomach cancer , and head/neck cancer. Docetaxel may also be us...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Taxol Trihydrate
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Taxol Trihydrate. It belongs to Antineoplastic Agent, Antimicrotubular pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Docetaxel is 807.87.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
60 to 100 mg/ sq.meter — As recommended.
Over 1 hour, repeated every 3 weeks
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not receive docetaxel if you have: a low white blood cell (WBC) count
or a history of severe allergic reaction to docetaxel or to any medicine that contains polysorbate 80
Tell your doctor about your complete health history and all medications you have used
Docetaxel can cause severe side effects including death, especially: if you receive high doses
if you have liver disease
Important Warnings
Docetaxel can cause severe side effects including death, especially if you receive high doses, if you have liver disease , or if you have non-small cell lung cancer and you have been treated in the past with chemotherapy that contains platinum (cisplatin, carboplatin , oxaliplatin )
You may have a life-threatening allergic reaction
Get emergency medical help if you have hives, a red skin rash, trouble breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
You may have swelling in your intestines, which could cause death quickly
Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or tenderness, diarrhea, or fever
You will be given steroid medication to help prevent fluid retention
Tell your doctor if you have swelling in your lower legs, rapid weight gain, or shortness of breath
Side Effects
You may have a life-threatening allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peelingfeversore throatwheezingchest tightnesstrouble breathingfeeling like you might pass outswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. You may have swelling in your intestineswhich could cause death quickly. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or tenderness
Drug Interactions
Docetaxel contains alcohol. Using other drugs that can make you sleepy can worsen the feeling of being drunk. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Other drugs may affect docetaxel
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Inj Store in refrigerator.
Price Intelligence
Rs 12,826.25
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 24 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 12,826.25
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Docetaxel, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
DAXOTEL
80 MG
Rs 4,916.25Rs 4,916.25/unit
Below approved ceilingATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Donataxel
20mg
Rs 12,826.25
No DRAP alertsFEROZSONS
Ebedoce
20mg
Rs 16,522.42
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Ebedoce
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Rs 41,306.07
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Etopsol
100mg
Rs 12,826.25 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Etopsol
100mg/5ml
Rs 1,135.92 ceiling
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DOCE ONKO
20mg
Rs 10,562.02 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPUNJAB MEDICAL SERVICES
DOCE ONKO
80mg
Rs 26,405.04 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPUNJAB MEDICAL SERVICES
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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