This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs docetaxel (Taxotere), doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin), and cyclophosphamide. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways. Drugs in the TAC combination:T = Docetaxel (Taxotere) A = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin) C = Cyclophosphamide Each of the drugs in this combination is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer. Use in Cancer TAC is used to treat: Breast cancer. It is often used as adjuvant therapy. This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer. More About TACDefinition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
