What Docefrez contains
- The active substance is docetaxel. [Docefrez 80 mg powder and solvent for concentrate for solution for infusion] Each vial contains
80 mg docetaxel (anhydrous). After reconstitution, 1 ml of concentrate contains 24 mg docetaxel. The solvent contains 35.4% w/w ethanol and polysorbate 80.
What Docefrez looks like and contents of the pack
Docefrez 80 mg powder and solvent for concentrate for solution for infusion:
Powder vial: Docefrez is a white lyophilised powder, supplied in a colourless glass vial with a grey non-latex rubber stopper and a red aluminium seal.
Solvent vial: 4 ml clear, colourless solution supplied in a glass vial with a grey non-latex rubber stopper and a brown aluminium seal.
Each pack contains: 1 powder vial and 1 solvent vial.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
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Polarisavenue 87
2132 JH Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
tel. +31 (0)23 568 5501
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The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only:
PREPARATION GUIDE FOR USE WITH DOCEFREZ 80 MG, POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR
CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION
It is important that you read the entire contents of this procedure prior to the preparation of either the
Docefrez reconstituted solution or the Docefrez solution for infusion.
1. FORMULATION
The Docefrez 80 mg powder is a white to off white lyophilised powder containing 80 mg (plus 18% overfill:
94.4 mg) of docetaxel (anhydrous). The solvent for Docefrez is a solution of 35.4% w/w Ethanol
(anhydrous) in Polysorbate 80. After reconstitution, 1 ml of concentrate contains 24 mg docetaxel
2. PRESENTATION
Docefrez is supplied as single-dose vials.
Each pack of Docefrez 80 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion contains one single-dose vial of docetaxel (anhydrous) (80 mg with corresponding fill of 94.4 mg as lyophilised powder) and a corresponding single-dose vial with 4.0 ml of solvent consisting of 35.4% (w/w) of Ethanol (anhydrous) in Polysorbate 80.
The overfill ensures that after dilution with the entire extractable volume of the accompanying solvent vial for Docefrez, there is a minimal extractable reconstituted solution of 3.36 ml containing 80 mg docetaxel (anhydrous).
Docefrez vials should be stored in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Docefrez should not be used after the expiry
date shown on the carton and vials.
2.1 Docefrez 80 mg powder vials
Docefrez 80 mg, Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
- The Docefrez 80 mg vial contains a white to off white lyophilised powder in a 15 ml tubular colourless glass vial with 20 mm grey rubber stopper and sealed with red flip-off aluminium seal.
- Each vial of Docefrez 80 mg contains 80 mg docetaxel (anhydrous) (plus 18% overfill: 94.4 mg docetaxel).
2.2 Docefrez 80 mg solvent vials
The solvent for Docefrez is 35.4% w/w Ethanol in Polysorbate 80.
Solvent for Docefrez 80 mg, Powder for Solution for Infusion
- The solvent vial for Docefrez 80 mg is a 5 ml colourless type 1 tubular glass vial with 20 mm grey bromobutyl rubber stopper sealed with 20 mm brown flip-off aluminium seal.
- Each solvent vial of Docefrez 80 mg contains 4 ml of 35.4% w/w ethanol in Polysorbate 80.
The overfills are included to ensure that, after dilution with the entire volume of the accompanying solvent vial, the minimum extractable volume of reconstituted concentrate containing 20 mg or 80 mg docetaxel, respectively, may be withdrawn from the vial.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SAFE HANDLING
Docefrez is an antineoplastic agent and, as with other potentially toxic compounds, caution should be
exercised when handling it and preparing Docefrez solutions. The use of gloves is recommended.
If Docefrez powder, reconstituted solution or infusion solution should come into contact with skin, wash
immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. If Docefrez powder, reconstituted solution or infusion
solution should come into contact with mucous membranes, wash immediately and thoroughly with water.
4. PREPARATION FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Do not use any PVC equipment or device. Docefrez is incompatible with PVC equipment or devices.
Docefrez powder and solvent for concentrate for solution for infusion is for single use only.
4.1 Reconstitution of Docefrez Powder for Solution for Infusion
4.1.1 Allow the required number of Docefrez boxes which are stored in a refrigerator, to stand at room
temperature (below 25ºC) for 5 minutes.
4.1.2 Using a syringe fitted with a needle, aseptically withdraw the entire contents of the solvent for
Docefrez vial by partially inverting the vial.
4.1.3 Inject the entire contents of the syringe into the corresponding Docefrez vial.
4.1.4 Remove the syringe and needle and shake well for complete solubilisation of powder.
4.1.5 Allow the reconstituted vial to stand for 5 minutes at room temperature (below 25ºC) and then check
that the solution is homogenous and clear.
The reconstituted solution contains approximately 24 mg/ml docetaxel and should be used immediately after
preparation. However the chemical and physical stability of the premix solution has been demonstrated for 8
hours when stored either between 2°C and 8°C or at room temperature (below 25°C).
4.2 Preparation of the infusion solution
4.2.1 More than one vial of reconstituted solution may be necessary to obtain the required dose for the
patient. Based on the required dose for the patient expressed in mg, aseptically withdraw the corresponding
volume from the appropriate number of reconstituted solutions using graduated syringes fitted with a needle.
For example, a dose of 140 mg docetaxel would require one 80 mg and three 20 mg packs. The reconstituted
solution contains ~ 24 mg/ml docetaxel, corresponding with an extractable volume of approximately
20 mg/0.84 ml and 80 mg/3.36 ml.
4.2.2 Inject the required volume of reconstituted solution into a 250 ml infusion bag or bottle containing
either 5% glucose solution or sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for infusion. If a dose greater than 200 mg of docetaxel is required, use a larger volume of the infusion vehicle so that a concentration of 0.74 mg/ml docetaxel is not exceeded.
4.2.3 Mix the infusion bag or bottle manually using a rocking motion.
4.2.4 The Docefrez infusion solution should be used within 4 hours and should be aseptically administered
as a 1-hour infusion under room temperature (below 25°C) and normal lighting conditions.
4.2.5 As with all parenteral products, Docefrez reconstituted solution and solution for infusion should be
visually inspected prior to use, solutions containing a precipitate should be discarded.
5. DISPOSAL
All materials that have been utilised for dilution and administration and any unused product should be
disposed of in accordance with local requirements.