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Medicines docetaxelQuestion & answer

docetaxel · Medicine question

Can docetaxel be used in patients with severe liver impairment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Docetaxel must not be used in patients with severe liver impairment because no data are available.

Sources for this answer

Docetaxel Hospira 10 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 16Document updated 2 September 2025

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