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DOCIVYX
docetaxel · Injection, Solution
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Microtubule Inhibition [PE] | PE | All 18 members |
| Microtubule Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 13 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215813-001 | DOCIVYX | SOLUTION | DOCETAXEL | Prescription | — | RLD RS | |
| 215813-002 | DOCIVYX | SOLUTION | DOCETAXEL | Prescription | — | RLD RS | |
| 215813-003 | DOCIVYX | SOLUTION | DOCETAXEL | Prescription | — | RLD RS | |
| 215813-004 | DOCETAXEL | INJECTABLE | DOCETAXEL | Prescription | — |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Patents and exclusivity
Source: Orange Book| Patent | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10398785 | March 14, 2036 | 001 | No | July 7, 2023 | |
| 10398785 | March 14, 2036 | 002 | No | July 7, 2023 | |
| 10398785 | March 14, 2036 | 003 | No | July 7, 2023 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 17, 2025 | N/A |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | April 11, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | April 11, 2024 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | November 22, 2022 | Standard |
Review documents
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250715). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: TOXIC DEATHS, HEPATOTOXICITY, NEUTROPENIA, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, and FLUID RETENTION Treatment-related mortality associated with DOCIVYX is increased in patients with abnormal liver function, in patients receiving higher doses, and in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma and a history of prior treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy who receive DOCIVYX as a single agent at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Avoid the use of DOCIVYX in patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 × ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 × ULN. Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at increased risk for the development of severe neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, infections, severe thrombocytopenia, severe stomatitis, severe skin toxicity, and toxic death. Patients with isolated elevations of transaminase >1.5 × ULN also had a higher rate of febrile neutropenia. Measure bilirubin, AST or ALT, and alkaline phosphatase prior to each cycle of DOCIVYX [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Do not administer DOCIVYX to patients with neutrophil counts of ULN, or if AST and/or ALT >1.5 × ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 × ULN. LFT elevations increase risk of severe or life-threatening complications. Obtain LFTs before each treatment cycle ( 5.2 ) Do not administer DOCIVYX to patients with neutrophil counts <1500 cells/mm 3 . Obtain frequent blood counts to monitor for neutropenia ( 4 , 5.3 ) Severe hypersensitivity, including fatal anaphylaxis, has been reported in patients who received dexamethasone premedication. Severe reactions require immediate discontinuation of DOCIVYX and administration of appropriate therapy ( 5.5 ) Contraindicated if history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to DOCIVYX ( 4 ) Severe fluid retention may occur despite dexamethasone ( 5.6 )
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DOCIVYX is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for: Breast Cancer (BC) : single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive BC ( 1.1 ) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic untreated NSCLC ( 1.2 ) Castration- Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) : with prednisone in metastatic CRPC ( 1.3 ) Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GC): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated, advanced GC, including the gastroesophageal junction ( 1.4 ) Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for induction treatment of locally advanced SCCHN ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Breast Cancer DOCIVYX is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy. DOCIVYX in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable node-positive breast cancer. 1.2 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer DOCIVYX as a single agent is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after failure of prior platinum-based chemotherapy. DOCIVYX in combination with cisplatin is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have not previously received chemotherapy for this condition. 1.3 Prostate Cancer DOCIVYX in combination with prednisone is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic CRPC. 1.4 Gastric Adenocarcinoma DOCIVYX in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma, including adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, who have not received prior chemotherapy for advanced disease. 1.5 Head and Neck Cancer DOCIVYX in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated for the induction treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For all indications, toxicities may warrant dosage adjustments [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis). Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis). Administer intravenously (IV) over 1 hr every 3 weeks. PVC equipment is not recommended. Use only a 21-gauge needle to withdraw DOCIVYX from the vial. BC locally advanced or metastatic: 60 mg/m 2 to 100 mg/m 2 single agent ( 2.1 ) BC adjuvant: 75 mg/m 2 administered 1 hour after doxorubicin 50 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks for 6 cycles ( 2.1 ) NSCLC: after platinum therapy failure: 75 mg/m 2 single agent ( 2.2 ) NSCLC: chemotherapy naive: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 ( 2.2 ) CRPC: 75 mg/m 2 with 5 mg prednisone twice a day continuously ( 2.3 ) GC: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 (both on day 1 only) followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hour IV (days 1-5), starting at end of cisplatin infusion ( 2.4 ) SCCHN: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 IV (day 1), followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hr IV (days 1–5), starting at end of cisplatin infusion; for 4 cycles ( 2.5 ) SCCHN: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 100 mg/m 2 IV (day 1), followed by fluorouracil 1000 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hr IV (days 1–4); for 3 cycles ( 2.5 ) For all patients: Premedicate with oral corticosteroids ( 2.6 ) Adjust dose as needed ( 2.7 ) 2.1 Breast Cancer For locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy, the recommended dose of DOCIVYX is 60 mg/m 2 to 100 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour every 3 weeks. For the adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive breast cancer, the recommended DOCIVYX dose is 75 mg/m 2 administered 1 hour after doxorubicin 50 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks for 6 courses. Prophylactic G-CSF may be used to mitigate the risk of hematological toxicities [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . 2.2 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer For treatment after failure of prior platinum-based chemotherapy, DOCIVYX was evaluated as monotherapy, and the recommended dose is 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour every 3 weeks. A dose of 100 mg/m 2 in patients previously treated with chemotherapy was associated with increased hematologic toxicity, infection, and treatment-related mortality in randomized controlled trials [see Boxed Warning , Dosage and Administration (2.7), Warnings and Precautions (5), Clinical Studies (14) ] . For chemotherapy-naive patients, DOCIVYX was evaluated in combination with cisplatin. The recommended dose of DOCIVYX is 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour immediately followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 over 30–60 minutes every 3 weeks [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . 2.3 Prostate Cancer For metastatic CRPC, the recommended dose of DOCIVYX is 75 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks as a 1-hour intravenous infusion. Prednisone 5 mg orally twice daily is administered continuously [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . 2.4 Gastric Adenocarcinoma For gastric adenocarcinoma, the recommended dose of DOCIVYX is 75 mg/m 2 as a 1-hour intravenous infusion, followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 , as a 1 to 3 hour intravenous infusion (both on day 1 only), followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day given as a 24-hour continuous intravenous infusion for 5 days, starting at the end of the cisplatin infusion. Treatment is repeated every three weeks. Patients must receive premedication with antiemetics and appropriate hydration for cisplatin administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . 2.5 Head and Neck Cancer Patients must receive premedication with antiemetics, and appropriate hydration (prior to and after cisplatin administration). Prophylaxis for neutropenic infections should be administered. All patients treated on the DOCIVYX containing arms of the TAX323 and TAX324 …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS DOCIVYX (docetaxel) Injection, is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, pale-yellow to brownish-yellow solution available in the following strengths: 20 mg/2 mL, 80 mg/8 mL and 160 mg/16 mL in single-dose vials. Injection: Single-dose vials 20 mg/2 mL, 80 mg/8 mL and 160 mg/16 mL ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DOCIVYX is contraindicated in patients with: neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm3 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to docetaxel. Severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Hypersensitivity to docetaxel ( 4 ) Neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3 ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Second primary malignancies: In patients treated with DOCIVYX-containing regimens, monitor for delayed AML, MDS, NHL, and renal cancer. ( 5.7 ) Cutaneous reactions: Reactions including erythema of the extremities with edema followed by desquamation may occur. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported. Severe skin toxicity may require dose adjustment or permanent treatment discontinuation. ( 5.8 ) Neurologic reactions: Reactions including paresthesia, dysesthesia, and pain may occur. Severe neurosensory symptoms require dose adjustment or discontinuation if persistent. ( 5.9 ) Eye disorders: Cystoid macular edema (CME) has been reported and requires treatment discontinuation. ( 5.10 ) Asthenia: Severe asthenia may occur and may require treatment discontinuation. ( 5.11 ) Embryo-fetal toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.12, 8.1, 8.3 ) Alcohol content: The alcohol content in a dose of DOCIVYX may affect the central nervous system. This may include impairment of a patient's ability to drive or use machines immediately after infusion. ( 5.13 ) Tumor lysis syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome has been reported. Patients at risk should be well hydrated and closely monitored during treatment. ( 5.14 ) 5.1 Toxic Deaths Breast Cancer DOCIVYX administered at 100 mg/m 2 was associated with deaths considered possibly or probably related to treatment in 2.0% (19/965) of metastatic breast cancer patients, both previously treated and untreated, with normal baseline liver function and in 11.5% (7/61) of patients with various tumor types who had abnormal baseline liver function (AST and/or ALT >1.5 times ULN together with AP >2.5 times ULN). Among patients dosed at 60 mg/m 2 , mortality related to treatment occurred in 0.6% (3/481) of patients with normal liver function, and in 3 of 7 patients with abnormal liver function. Approximately half of these deaths occurred during the first cycle. Sepsis accounted for the majority of the deaths. Non-small Cell Lung Cancer DOCIVYX administered at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who had a history of prior platinum-based chemotherapy was associated with increased treatment-related mortality (14% and 5% in two randomized, controlled studies). There were 2.8% treatment-related deaths among the 176 patients treated at the 75 mg/m 2 dose in the randomized trials. Among patients who experienced treatment-related mortality at the 75 mg/m 2 dose level, 3 of 5 patients had an ECOG PS of 2 at study entry [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Clinical Studies (14) ] . 5.2 Hepatic Impairment Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at increased risk for the development of severe neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, infections, severe thrombocytopenia, severe stomatitis, severe skin toxicity, and toxic death. Avoid DOCIVYX in patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 × ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 × ULN [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . For patients with isolated elevations of transaminase >1.5 × ULN, consider DOCIVYX dose modifications [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . Measure bilirubin, AST or ALT, and alkaline phosphatase prior to each cycle of DOCIVYX therapy. 5.3 Hematologic Effects Perform frequent peripheral blood cell counts on all patients receiving DOCIVYX. Do not retreat patients with subsequent cycles of DOCIVYX until neutrophils recover to a level >1500 cells/mm 3 [see Contraindications (4) ] . Avoid retreating patients until platelets recover to a level >100,000 cells/mm 3 . A 25% reduction in the dose of DOCIVYX is recommended during subsequent cycles following severe neutropenia (1.7 times ULN) developed fatal gastrointestinal bleeding associated with severe drug-induced t …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most serious adverse reactions from DOCIVYX are: Toxic Deaths [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hepatic Impairment [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hematologic Effects [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Fluid Retention [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Second Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Cutaneous Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Neurologic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Eye Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Asthenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Alcohol Content [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] The most common adverse reactions across all DOCIVYX indications are infections, neutropenia, anemia, febrile neutropenia, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, dysgeusia, dyspnea, constipation, anorexia, nail disorders, fluid retention, asthenia, pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, mucositis, alopecia, skin reactions, and myalgia. Incidence varies depending on the indication. Adverse reactions are described according to indication. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Responding patients may not experience an improvement in performance status on therapy and may experience worsening. The relationship between changes in performance status, response to therapy, and treatment-related side effects has not been established. Most common adverse reactions across all DOCIVYX indications are infections, neutropenia, anemia, febrile neutropenia, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, dysgeusia, dyspnea, constipation, anorexia, nail disorders, fluid retention, asthenia, pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, mucositis, alopecia, skin reactions, and myalgia. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Avyxa Pharma,LLC at 1-888-520-0954 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Breast Cancer Monotherapy with DOCIVYX for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy DOCIVYX 100 mg/m 2 : Adverse drug reactions occurring in at least 5% of patients are compared for three populations who received DOCIVYX administered at 100 mg/m 2 as a 1-hour infusion every 3 weeks: 2045 patients with various tumor types and normal baseline liver function tests; the subset of 965 patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, both previously treated and untreated with chemotherapy, who had normal baseline liver function tests; and an additional 61 patients with various tumor types who had abnormal liver function tests at baseline. These reactions were described using COSTART terms and were considered possibly or probably related to DOCIVYX. At least 95% of these patients did not receive hematopoietic support. The safety profile is generally similar in patients receiving DOCIVYX for the treatment of breast cancer and in patients with other tumor types. (See Table 3.) Table 3: Summary of Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving DOCIVYX at 100 mg/m 2 * Normal Baseline LFTs: Transaminases ≤1.5 times ULN or alkaline phosphatase ≤2.5 times ULN or isolated elevations of transaminases or alkaline phosphatase up to 5 times ULN † Elevated Baseline LFTs: AST and/or ALT >1.5 times ULN concurrent with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 times ULN ‡ Febrile Neutropenia: ANC grade 4 with fever >38°C with intravenous antibiotics and/or hospitalization Adverse Reaction All Tumor Types Normal LFTs* n=2045 % All Tumor Types Elevated LFTs † n=61 % Breast Cancer Normal LFTs * n=965 % Hematologic Neutropenia 38°C with intravenous …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Docetaxel is a CYP3A4 substrate. In vitro studies have shown that the metabolism of docetaxel may be modified by the concomitant administration of compounds that induce, inhibit, or are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4. In vivo studies showed that the exposure of docetaxel increased 2.2-fold when it was coadministered with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4. Protease inhibitors, particularly ritonavir, may increase the exposure of docetaxel. Concomitant use of DOCIVYX and drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 may increase exposure to docetaxel and should be avoided. In patients receiving treatment with DOCIVYX, close monitoring for toxicity and a DOCIVYX dose reduction could be considered if systemic administration of a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration (2.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, inhibitors, or substrates: May alter docetaxel metabolism. ( 7 )
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Verify pregnancy status of females prior to initiation of DOCIVYX. ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, DOCIVYX can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . Available data from case reports in the literature and pharmacovigilance with docetaxel use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform the drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. DOCIVYX contains alcohol which can interfere with neurobehavioral development [see Clinical Considerations] . In animal reproductive studies, administration of docetaxel to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis caused an increased incidence of embryo-fetal toxicities, including intrauterine mortality, at doses as low as 0.02 and 0.003 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area, respectively [ see Data ]. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, miscarriage, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations DOCIVYX contains alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] . Published studies have demonstrated that alcohol is associated with fetal harm including central nervous system abnormalities, behavioral disorders, and impaired intellectual development. Data Animal data Intravenous administration of ≥0.3 and 0.03 mg/kg/day docetaxel to pregnant rats and rabbits, respectively, during the period of organogenesis caused an increased incidence of intrauterine mortality, resorptions, reduced fetal weights, and fetal ossification delays. Maternal toxicity was also observed at these doses, which were approximately 0.02 and 0.003 times the daily maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area, respectively. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of docetaxel in human milk, or on its effects on milk production or the breastfed child. No lactation studies in animals have been conducted. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with DOCIVYX and for 1 week after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on findings in animals, DOCIVYX can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating DOCIVYX. Contraception Females Based on genetic toxicity findings, advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of DOCIVYX. Males Based on genetic toxicity findings, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose of DOCIVYX. Infertility Based on findings in animal studies, DOCIVYX may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use The alcohol content of DOCIVYX should be taken into account when given to pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] . The efficacy of DOCIVYX in pediatric patients as monotherapy or in combination has not been established. The overall safety profile of DOCIVYX in pediatric patients receiving monotherapy or TCF was consistent with the known safety profile in adults. DOCIVYX has been studied in a tota …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Docetaxel is an antineoplastic agent that acts by disrupting the microtubular network in cells that is essential for mitotic and interphase cellular functions. Docetaxel binds to free tubulin and promotes the assembly of tubulin into stable microtubules while simultaneously inhibiting their disassembly. This leads to the production of microtubule bundles without normal function and to the stabilization of microtubules, which results in the inhibition of mitosis in cells. Docetaxel's binding to microtubules does not alter the number of protofilaments in the bound microtubules, a feature which differs from most spindle poisons currently in clinical use.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Docetaxel is an antineoplastic agent belonging to the taxoid family. It is prepared by semisynthesis beginning with a precursor extracted from the renewable needle biomass of yew plants. The chemical name for docetaxel is (2R,3S)-N-carboxy-3-phenylisoserine, N- tert -butyl ester, 13-ester with 5β-20- epoxy-1,2α,4,7β,10β,13α-hexahydroxytax-11-en-9-one 4-acetate 2-benzoate, trihydrate. Docetaxel has the following structural formula: Docetaxel is a white to almost-white powder with an empirical formula of C 43 H 53 NO 14 ·3H 2 O, and a molecular weight of 861.9. It is highly lipophilic and practically insoluble in water. DOCIVYX (docetaxel) Injection is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, pale-yellow to brownish-yellow solution at 10 mg/mL concentration. Each mL contains 10 mg docetaxel (anhydrous), 0.38 grams of sulfoxybutyl ether cyclodextrin (SBECD), 0.16 grams of polyethylene glycol 300, 40 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidone k 12 , and 0.22 grams of dehydrated alcohol in water for injection, with citric acid for pH adjustment. DOCIVYX is available in single-dose vials containing 20 mg (2 mL), 80 mg (8 mL) or 160 mg (16 mL) docetaxel (anhydrous). DOCIVYX requires NO prior dilution with a diluent and is ready to add to the infusion solution. Docetaxel-Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE There is no known antidote for DOCIVYX overdosage. In case of overdosage, the patient should be kept in a specialized unit where vital functions can be closely monitored. Anticipated complications of overdosage include: bone marrow suppression, peripheral neurotoxicity, and mucositis. Patients should receive therapeutic G-CSF as soon as possible after discovery of overdose. Other appropriate symptomatic measures should be taken, as needed. In two reports of overdose, one patient received 150 mg/m 2 and the other received 200 mg/m 2 as 1-hour infusions. Both patients experienced severe neutropenia, mild asthenia, cutaneous reactions, and mild paresthesia, and recovered without incident. In mice, lethality was observed following single intravenous doses that were ≥154 mg/kg (about 4.5 times the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 on a mg/m 2 basis); neurotoxicity associated with paralysis, non- extension of hind limbs, and myelin degeneration was observed in mice at 48 mg/kg (about 1.5 times the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 basis). In male and female rats, lethality was observed at a dose of 20 mg/kg (comparable to the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 on a mg/m 2 basis) and was associated with abnormal mitosis and necrosis of multiple organs.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied DOCIVYX ® Injection is supplied in a single-dose vial as a sterile, pyrogen-free, non-aqueous, pale-yellow to brownish-yellow solution. Discard unused portion. DOCIVYX ® (docetaxel) Injection, 10 mg/mL, is available as carton of one single-dose vial in the following strengths: 20 mg/2 mL (NDC: 83831-101-02) 80 mg/8 mL (NDC: 83831-102-08) 160 mg/16 mL (NDC: 83831-103-16) 16.2 Storage Store between 2°C and 25°C (36°F and 77°F). Retain in the original package to protect from light. Freezing does not adversely affect the product. 16.3 Handling and Disposal DOCIVYX is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures.
16.1 How Supplied DOCIVYX ® Injection is supplied in a single-dose vial as a sterile, pyrogen-free, non-aqueous, pale-yellow to brownish-yellow solution. Discard unused portion. DOCIVYX ® (docetaxel) Injection, 10 mg/mL, is available as carton of one single-dose vial in the following strengths: 20 mg/2 mL (NDC: 83831-101-02) 80 mg/8 mL (NDC: 83831-102-08) 160 mg/16 mL (NDC: 83831-103-16)
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: DOCETAXEL. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
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| 83831-101-02 | 83831-101 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (83831-101-02) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS | May 9, 2024 |
| 83831-102-08 | 83831-102 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (83831-102-08) / 8 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS | May 9, 2024 |
| 83831-103-16 | 83831-103 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (83831-103-16) / 16 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS | May 9, 2024 |
| 83831-101 | 83831-101 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | — | May 9, 2024 |
| 83831-102 | 83831-102 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | — | May 9, 2024 |
| 83831-103 | 83831-103 | Avyxa Pharma, LLC | — | May 9, 2024 |
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