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Regimen Information

For Taxotere + cisplatin, including Side Effects

Taxotere + cisplatin

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

How Taxotere + cisplatin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Taxotere + cisplatin for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Taxotere (docetaxel) + cisplatin is a treatment regimen for head and neck cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF TAXOTERE + CISPLATIN

  • Nail Changes

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Neuropathy

  • Risk of Infection

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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