Food and Herbs Interaction with Docetaxel
For your wellbeing, it's important to know which foods and herbs to avoid when taking Docetaxel. Remember, unintentionally mixing this medication with certain foods or herbs could lead to unwanted side effects or even affect the drug's efficacy. Also familiarize yourself on how and when to take the medication for maximum benefit.
Docetaxel is an anti-cancer agent, mainly used for the treatment of breast, ovarian, gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, prostate cancer and non-small cell lung cancer either alone or with other medications. It belongs to taxane group. It stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Docetaxel Interactions with Food and Herbs
Grapefruit Juice: Avoid grapefruit juice while taking docetaxel, as it may enhance docetaxel exposure(1✔).How to Take the Medication - Docetaxel
- Docetaxel injection is available as a liquid that is administered intravenously.
- It is normally given for one hour every three weeks.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because docetaxel injections may contain alcohol, which may make you drowsy or impair your motor skills(2✔).
References
- Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel in cancer patients: a case report (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3244646/ )
- Docetaxel: MedlinePlus Drug Information (https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a696031.html )