Alcohol and Docetaxel interaction
Alcohol and Docetaxel: the Docetaxel prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Docetaxel label · effective 2025-01-20
The alcohol content in a dose of Docetaxel Injection may affect the central nervous system and should be taken into account for patients in whom alcohol intake should be avoided or minimized.
• Alcohol content: The alcohol content in a dose of Docetaxel Injection may affect the central nervous system.
Consideration should be given to the alcohol content in Docetaxel Injection on the ability to drive or use machines immediately after the infusion.
Alcohol Content Cases of intoxication have been reported with some formulations of docetaxel due to the alcohol content.
Each administration of Docetaxel Injection at 100 mg/m 2 delivers 1.8 g/m 2 of ethanol.
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