Jevtana Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer | Uses & Side Effects

Jevtana is a type of chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is typically given in combination with other medications for advanced stages of the disease.

Jevtana FAQ

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What is Jevtana used for?

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).

When was Jevtana Last updated?

Last updated on Feb 22, 2024. What is Jevtana? Jevtana is a prescription cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Can Jevtana be used with prednisone?

Jevtana is used in combination with prednisone or prednisolone (anti-inflammatory medicines) in patients who have previously been treated with docetaxel (another cancer medicine). Jevtana contains the active substance cabazitaxel. How is Jevtana used?

How do I get Jevtana?

Jevtana can only be obtained with a prescription and should only be used in units specialising in chemotherapy (medicines to treat cancer) under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the use of chemotherapy. Jevtana is available as a concentrate and a solvent to be made up into a solution for infusion (drip) into a vein.

Does Jevtana contain Cabazitaxel?

Jevtana contains the active substance cabazitaxel. How is Jevtana used? Jevtana can only be obtained with a prescription and should only be used in units specialising in chemotherapy (medicines to treat cancer) under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the use of chemotherapy.