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`Docetaxel National Cancer Institute
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`Docetaxel
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` (DOH-seh-TAK-sil)
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`This page contains brief information about docetaxel and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug,
`research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
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`US Brand Name(s)
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`Docefrez
`Taxotere injection concentrate
`Taxotere
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`FDA Approved
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`Yes
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`FDA Approval for Docetaxel
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`Use in Cancer
`Docetaxel is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat:
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`Breast cancer that is locally advanced or has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body) and has not gotten better with
`other chemotherapy. It is also used to treat breast cancer that is node-positive and can be removed by surgery.
`Adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction that is advanced. It is used in patients who have not been
`treated with chemotherapy for advanced disease.
`Non-small cell lung cancer in certain patients whose cancer is locally advanced or has metastasized.
`Prostate cancer that has metastasized in men whose cancer is hormone-refractory (does not respond to hormone
`treatment).
`Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that is locally advanced and cannot be treated with surgery.
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`Docetaxel is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
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`More About Docetaxel
`Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
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`MedlinePlus Information on Docetaxel - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the
`following:
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`warnings about this drug,
`what this drug is used for and how it is used,
`what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
`what you should know about this drug before using it,
`other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
`possible side effects.
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`Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This
`patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to
`unapproved uses that are being studied.
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`Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.
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`Research Results
`https://www.cancer.gov/aboutcancer/treatment/drugs/docetaxel
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`JANSSEN EXHIBIT 2104
`Wockhardt v. Janssen IPR2016-01582
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`10/3/2016
`Research Results
`Clinical Trial Results: Two Drugs that Hit One Target Improve Survival in Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer - Important clinical
`trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
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`Docetaxel National Cancer Institute
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`Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
`Find Clinical Trials for Docetaxel - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.
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`Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information
`may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please
`see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.
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`Posted: October 5, 2006 Updated: July 9, 2015
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