Docetaxel Plus Cyclophosphamide Chemo Regimen
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.
Docetaxel + cyclophosphamide chemo regimen:
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. You will receive these medicines while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. The medicines need to be given on a fixed schedule. If you need to miss a dose, call your doctor or treatment clinic immediately. The following medicines will be given on Day 1. The infusion cycle will repeat every 21 days for up to 4 cycles within 4 months:
- Docetaxel IV over 1 hour
- Cyclophosphamide IV over 30 minutes
Before you receive these medicines:
- Ask questions if you do not understand what your doctor or nurse is telling you about the medicines. Make sure you understand all the risks and benefits of this treatment.
- Talk to your doctor about all your current medicines and supplements. Do not take any medicines or supplements unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart, or lung disease. Tell your doctor if you have a blood disorder, edema (fluid retention), eye or vision problems, or any type of infection.
- Talk with your doctor if you are male and plan to have children. The treatment may cause male infertility (not being able to get your partner pregnant).
On each infusion day:
- Blood may be drawn to make sure the doses you are being given are right for you.
- Medicines may be given to help with nausea and vomiting and to decrease your risk for reactions.
Infusion precautions:
- Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you feel short of breath or have trouble breathing during or after your infusion.
- Tell the doctor or nurse right away if you notice redness, pain, or swelling at the infusion site.
- This medicine contains alcohol, and may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 2 to 12 months after the last dose, as directed. This depends on if you are male or female.
- Do not breastfeed while you are receiving these medicines. Do not breastfeed for at least 1 month after treatment ends, as directed.
- Talk to your doctor before you get any vaccines, such as a flu shot.
After infusions:
- If possible, have someone stay with you to call for help if you have serious side effects.
- Drink extra liquids to help prevent nausea and to keep your kidneys and liver working well.
- You may be at risk for infections. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Do not have close contact with anyone who is sick. Ask your doctor about vaccines you may need to prevent infections.
Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if you have any of the following:
- Chest pain or trouble breathing
- Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, and chest tightness
Call your nurse or doctor immediately if you have any of the following:
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Dizziness or fainting
- Blurred vision or loss of vision
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Severe stomach pain or vomiting
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Blood in your bowel movements, pale bowel movements, watery or bloody diarrhea
- Blood in your urine, painful urination, or dark urine
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Talk to your nurse or doctor if you have any of the following:
- Irritation or a lump where the IV needle was placed
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, change in taste
- Joint or muscle pain
- Sores or white patches in your mouth or throat
- Hair loss, changes in skin or nail color
- Changes in your menstrual periods
Follow up with your oncologist as directed:
Your oncologist will need to check your progress at regular visits. Blood tests may be needed to check for side effects.
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