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Pronunciation

doe-se-TAX-el

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: taxoids

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Interferes with normal cellular microtubule function required for interphase and mitosis.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Death of rapidly replicating cells, particularly malignant ones.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Extensively metabolized by the liver via the CYP3A isoenzyme; metabolites undergo fecal elimination.

Half-Life: 116 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(effect on blood counts)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVrapid5–9 days7 days



Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

IV Administration:

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Taxotere

Code

NDC Code