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Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Taxotere

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Watery eyes
Nausea
Diarrhea
Cough
Vomiting
Alopecia
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Abnormal sense of taste
Loss of strength
Allergic reaction
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste

Serious

Fluid retention
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure
Loss of strength
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Prostate cancer
4
1 review
Non small cell lung cancer
Condition
Breast cancer
Condition

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