acodocet 20 injection - Docetaxel (20mg) medicine

Acodocet 20 Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Accord Pharmaceuticals ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is acodocet 20 injection used for?

Acodocet 20 Injection contains Docetaxel 20mg, a chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers including breast, lung, and prostate cancer. It works by inhibiting cell division, thereby slowing or stopping cancer growth. It is administered intravenously under medical supervision.

  • Generic Name: Docetaxel (20mg)
  • Manufacturer: Accord Pharmaceuticals
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š acodocet 20 injection Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Docetaxel (20mg)
Brand Nameacodocet 20 injection
ManufacturerAccord Pharmaceuticals
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAntimicrotubule agents- Taxanes
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acodocet 20 injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โŒ ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acodocet 20 injection

  • Breathlessness
  • Constipation
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Infection
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle pain
  • Nail disorder
  • Pain
  • Weakness

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) Major Increased docetaxel toxicity
CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) Moderate Decreased docetaxel efficacy

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Docetaxel (20mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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