What
is Jevtana (cabazitaxel) ?
Jevtana (cabazitaxel) is a cancer medicine that interferes with
the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Jevtana is used together with prednisone to treat prostate
cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Jevtana is usually given after other cancer medicines have been
tried without success.
Uses:
Jevtana (cabazitaxel) is used with another medication
(prednisone) to treat prostate cancer.
It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Jevtana
side effects:
· sudden chest
pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough, feeling short of breath;
· stomach pain
or tenderness, severe vomiting or diarrhea, ongoing constipation;
· blood in your
urine, pain or burning when you urinate;
· low blood cell
counts - fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, swollen gums, mouth sores, skin
sores, rapid heart rate, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, feeling
light-headed;
· signs of
stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that
looks like coffee grounds; or
· signs of a
kidney problem - little or no urinating; painful or difficult urination;
swelling in your hands or feet; feeling tired or short of breath.
Common
Jevtana side effects may include:
· low blood cell
counts, fever, cough, trouble breathing;
· nausea,
vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
· constipation,
diarrhea;
· weakness,
tired feeling;
· blood in your
urine;
· joint pain,
back pain;
· numbness,
burning pain, or tingly feeling in your hands or feet;
· changes in
your sense of taste; or
· hair loss.
Molecular formula: C45H57NO14
Molecular weight: 835.944 g/mol
