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Cabtana 60mg Injection Substitute

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Composition:

CABAZITAXEL-60MG

Uses:

Cabtana 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of Prostate cancer. The detailed uses of Cabtana 60mg Injection are as follows:<br/>• Metastatic prostate cancer: Cabtana 60mg Injection is used in combination with prednisone to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a form of prostate cancer that continues to progress despite hormone therapy. It is typically prescribed when the cancer has stopped responding to other treatments like docetaxel.<br/>• Chemotherapy-resistant cases: Cabtana 60mg Injection is used when previous chemotherapy regimens have failed. It works by disrupting the microtubule network within cancer cells, which is essential for cell division, thereby slowing or stopping the growth of cancer.<br/>• Advanced-stage disease management: Cabtana 60mg Injection is used to improve survival and manage symptoms in patients with advanced prostate cancer, helping to reduce pain and delay disease progression.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Cabtana 60mg Injection contains Cabazitaxel, which belongs to a group of medicines known as microtubule inhibitors. Cabazitaxel shrinks tumours by attacking rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells, so they can no longer grow and divide.

FAQs

Cabtana 60mg Injection is used to treat Prostate cancer.

Cabtana 60mg Injection contains Cabazitaxel, a microtubule receptor blocker (inhibitor). Cabazitaxel shrinks tumours by attacking rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells, so they can no longer grow and divide.

Based on the medical condition, Cabtana 60mg Injection may be given alone or with other medicines used to treat Prostate cancer.

Cabtana 60mg Injection is only for use in men. Women should not take this medication, especially if they are or may become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

You may not be able to get your partner pregnant after treatment with this drug. If you plan to have a baby, consult your doctor before beginning treatment. You might be able to store sperm before starting treatment.

Cabazitaxel, a prostate cancer medication, is used to treat prostate cancer.

No, it is unsafe to father a child while taking Cabtana 60mg Injection. It is recommended for sexually active men to use condoms while on treatment and for at least four months after their last dose of Cabtana 60mg Injection.

Cabtana 60mg Injection can cause a significant decrease in the number of blood cells and platelets. Your doctor may suggest laboratory tests before and during the treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop a fever or have signs of bruising or bleeding.

It is not a vesicant. Cabtana 60mg Injection is a chemotherapeutic drug, used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

The common side effects of Cabtana 60mg Injection may include being sick (vomiting), neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils), low blood cell count, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, asthenia (abnormal weakness), pyrexia (fever), dyspnea (shortness of breath), altered taste, cough, pain in the joint, and alopecia (hair loss). Most of these side effects may gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.