Effervescent Potassium/Chloride and Taxotere

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Effervescent Potassium/Chloride, K-Lyte/Cl, Klorvess Effervescent, K-Lyte/Cl 50

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Effervescent Potassium/Chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

Effervescent Potassium/Chloride may also be used for other purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: docetaxel
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Taxotere, Docefrez

Taxotere (docetaxel) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Taxotere is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, and head/neck cancer.

Taxotere may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.