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Precautions and Warnings With Docetaxel
- Are allergic to Taxotere, docetaxel, or any of the inactive components used to make docetaxel. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
- Have a low neutrophil count (below 1500 cells/mm3) before starting docetaxel.
Precautions and Warnings With Docetaxel: Final Thoughts
There are a number of situations in which docetaxel should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific docetaxel warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD