JEVTANA Injectable By GENZYME CORPORATION
Generic Name: Cabazitaxel
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JEVTANA-Injectable
Cabazitaxel is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
See also Warning section. Loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, or change in sense of taste may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can also occur and may be severe. Tell your doctor right away if these effects occur. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help to lessen the nausea and vomiting. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Many people using this medication develop serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, pink/bloody urine), signs of a bladder infection (such as burning/pain when you urinate, urgent or frequent urination, fever), muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, extreme thirst, unusual tiredness, fast/irregular heartbeat, easy bruising/bleeding, numbness/tingling of arms/legs, persistent constipation, severe stomach/abdominal pain, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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