what type of chemo is docetaxel (taxotere)
Chemocare.com uses generic drug names in all descriptions of drugs. Taxotere is the trade name for docetaxel. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name taxotere when referring to the generic drug name docetaxel. Drug type: Docetaxel is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as a plant alkaloid, a taxane and an antimicrotubule agent. (For more detail, see How this drug works section below).