Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride and Docetaxel Intravenous

• Generic Name: dexrazoxane
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Totect, Zinecard

Reduction of the incidence and severity of cardiomyopathy associated with doxorubicin administration in women with metastatic breast cancer who have received a cumulative doxorubicin dose of ≥300 mg/m2 and would benefit from continued doxorubicin therapy (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Not recommended for use with initiation of doxorubicin therapy. (See Effectiveness of Cytotoxic Regimens under Cautions.)

• Generic Name: docetaxel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Taxotere, Docefrez

Docetaxel injection is used to treat breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer, and prostate cancer. Docetaxel might be used together with other cancer medicines.

Docetaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by docetaxel, other unwanted effects will also occur.

Docetaxel is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.