Definition

Docetaxel is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer. Docetaxel is available under the trade name Taxotere.

Purpose

Docetaxel is an antineoplastic agent used to treat breast cancer and non-small cell lung carcinoma.

Description

Docetaxel was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996.

Docetaxel is a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring compound paclitaxel. Docetaxel is synthesized from the naturally occurring compound, 10-deacetyl baccatin III, which...