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Taxotere Pills
Taxotere® (docetaxel) is a prescription drug used to treat various types of cancer. It is part of a group of chemotherapy medications called taxanes. This product does not come in the form of a pill. Rather, Taxotere is given through an IV.
Each dose of Taxotere is given over a one-hour period. In most cases, people receive their injection at their healthcare provider's office, a hospital, or at an "infusion center." To prevent allergic reactions and fluid retention, you will be given a steroid, such as dexamethasone (Decadron®), before each dose of Taxotere.
You should talk to your healthcare provider before receiving this medication if you have any infection, any allergies, or a history of low white blood cell levels.
(Click Taxotere for more details on how this medication is administered. This article also explores the chemotherapy drug in more depth, with information on how it works, who can use it, and possible side effects.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD