Docetaxel Trihydrate interactions

Food & lifestyle

• grapefruit juice

  Major

  Metabolism

  Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4, such as grapefruit juice, may significantly increase the plasma concentrations of docetaxel, which is a substrate of the isoenzyme. Current data suggest that consumption of large quantities of grapefruit juice inhibit both intestinal and hepatic CYP450 3A4 due to certain compounds present in grapefruit.

  What to do: The use of docetaxel in combination with grapefruit and grapefruit juice should generally be avoided. If concomitant use is required, a reduced dosage of docetaxel should be considered, particularly if used with large amounts of grapefruit juice, and therapeutic drug monitoring of docetaxel considered per local treatment protocols. Patients should be closely monitored for the development of docetaxel toxicity such as myelosuppression, stomatitis, neurotoxicity (e.g., paraesthesia, dysesthesia, pain), myalgia, asthenia, fluid retention, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

  9 sources

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Conditions

Conditions in which Docetaxel Trihydrate needs care, as documented in this source.

• Bone Marrow Failure Disorders

  Major

  The use of docetaxel is contraindicated in patients with a neutrophil count < 1500/mm3. Docetaxel induces dose-related myelosuppression resulting in neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Neutropenia occurs in all patients administered 60-100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Grade 4 neutropenia (< 500/mm3) occurs in nearly all patients administered 100 mg/m2 of docetaxel. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, or local infection. Therapy should be administered cautiously to patients with compromised bone marrow reserve and should be withheld until neutrophil levels is > 1500/mm3 and/or platelet counts is > 100,000/mm3. A 25% reduction in dosage is recommended during subsequent cycles following severe neutropenia (< 500/mm3). It is recommended to performed frequent blood cell counts on all patients receiving docetaxel.

  3 sources

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• Edema

  Major

  Severe fluid retention characterized by peripheral edema, generalized edema, pleural effusion, dyspnea at rest, cardiac tamponade, or abdominal distention due to ascites has been reported during docetaxel therapy. Therapy with docetaxel should be administered cautiously to patients adversely affected by fluid retention. Prophylaxis with a five day dexamethasone premedication regimen is recommended, however, fluid retention has occurred despite this pretreatment.

  1 source

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• Eye Diseases

  Major

  Cystoid macular edema has been reported with the use of docetaxel. Patients with impaired vision should undergo a prompt and comprehensive ophthalmologic examination prior to therapy with this agent. If cystoid macular edema is diagnosed, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate treatment initiated. Alternative non-taxane cancer treatment should be considered.

  1 source

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• Infections

  Major

  Because of their cytotoxic effects on rapidly proliferating tissues, antineoplastic agents frequently can, to varying extent, induce myelosuppression. The use of these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during antineoplastic therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.

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  3. "Product Information. Platinol (cisplatin)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Vepesid (etoposide)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Novantrone (mitoxantrone)." Immunex Corporation (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Mutamycin (mitomycin)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Ifex (ifosfamide)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Thiotepa (thiotepa)." Hikma USA (formerly West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation) (2001):

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  14. "Product Information. Idamycin (idarubicin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Matulane (procarbazine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. DTIC-Dome (dacarbazine)." Bayer (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Adriamycin PFS (doxorubicin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Leustatin (cladribine)." Ortho Biotech Inc (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Gemzar (gemcitabine)." Lilly, Eli and Company (2001):
  20. "Product Information. Hycamtin (topotecan)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
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• Liver Diseases

  Major

  Docetaxel is extensively metabolized by the liver. Total body clearance of docetaxel has been reported to be reduced as much as 27% in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment resulting in a 38% increase of docetaxel serum concentration. Patients with elevated transaminase levels (>1.5 times the upper limits of normal) and alkaline phosphatase (>2.5 times the upper limits of normal) should not be administered docetaxel. The incidence of docetaxel related deaths is increased in patients with impaired hepatic function. Bilirubin, transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase levels should be obtained prior to each cycle of docetaxel therapy. Patients with combined abnormalities of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase should not be treated with this agent.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Taxotere (docetaxel)." Rhone Poulenc Rorer (2001):

• Alcoholism

  Moderate

  The alcohol content in a dose of docetaxel injection may affect the central nervous system. Cases of intoxication have been reported with some formulations of docetaxel due to the alcohol content. Close monitoring is recommended in alcoholic patients. Consideration should be given to the alcohol content in docetaxel injection on the ability to drive or use machines immediately after the infusion.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Taxotere (docetaxel)." Rhone Poulenc Rorer (2001):

• Paresthesia

  Moderate

  Severe neurosensory symptoms such as paresthesia, dysesthesia, and pain have been reported during docetaxel therapy. Therapy with docetaxel should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposition to neurosensory symptoms. Although reversible with discontinuation of docetaxel therapy, the dosage must be adjusted if neurosensory symptoms occur and therapy discontinued if symptoms persist.

  3 sources

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  2. New P "Neurotoxicity of Taxotere (Meeting abstract)." Proc Annu Meet Am Assoc Cancer Res 34 (1993): a13931993
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Therapeutic duplication

Drug classes that overlap with Docetaxel Trihydrate, so taking both doubles up the same effect. This source publishes no per-row citations for duplication.

• antineoplastic antibiotics

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antineoplastic antibiotics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antineoplastic antibiotics' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Vyxeos