Jevtana
Generic name:cabazitaxel [ ka-BAZ-i-TAX-el ]
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
What is Jevtana?
Jevtana is a prescription 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 is resistant to medical or surgical treatments that lower testosterone and has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Jevtana is usually given when the prostate cancer has worsened (progressed) after being previously treated with other medicines that included docetaxel as part of the treatment.
Warnings
You should not use Jevtana if you have severe liver disease, low white blood cell counts, or an allergy to any medicine that contains polysorbate 80.
Jevtana affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections, especially if you are 65 or older. Call your doctor if you have a fever, muscle pain, cough, diarrhea, or pain or burning when you urinate.
Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: fever, cough, body aches, easy bruising or bleeding, burning when you urinate, decreased urination, swelling in your hands or feet, severe stomach pain, constipation, blood in your urine or stools, or sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
A serious allergic reaction may occur during the injection. Tell your caregivers right away if you have a rash or skin redness, chest tightness or trouble breathing, or if you feel like you might pass out.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Jevtana if you are allergic to cabazitaxel, or if you have:
severe liver disease;
low white blood cell counts; or
an allergy to any medicine that contains polysorbate 80.
To make sure Jevtana is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
radiation treatment;
liver or kidney disease;
breathing problems; or
a severe allergic reaction to any medication.
Although not for use by women, cabazitaxel can cause birth defects in a baby if the father is using this medicine.
Use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor at once if a pregnancy occurs during this time.
This medicine may affect fertility (your ability to have children). However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because cabazitaxel can harm an unborn baby.
How is Jevtana given?
Jevtana is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this...
