OXIPLAT 50MG INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Lactation
₹2579.84
₹2579.84/injection
1 ML in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of OXIPLAT INJECTION
Uses of OXIPLAT INJECTION
Oxiplat 50mg injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
Side effects of OXIPLAT INJECTION
Common
Nausea, Fatigue, Anemia, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Reduced blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).
How to use OXIPLAT INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How OXIPLAT INJECTION works
Oxiplat 50mg injection works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on OXIPLAT INJECTION
Expert advice for OXIPLAT INJECTION
- Do not start oxaliplatin if your blood counts are too low or have weakness, numbness, disturbances of feeling or taste after taking oxaliplatin treatment, if you are taking 5-fluorouracil.
- Take precautions as oxaliplatin may reduce the ability of your body fight infections.
- Avoid situations that may put you at risk of bleeding as oxaliplatin can reduce clot forming cells in your body.
- Take necessary precaution as oxaliplatin can make you more sensitive to cold, which can cause numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as oxaliplatin can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and other neurologic symptoms.
Warnings
Special precautions for OXIPLAT 50MG INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Oxiplat 50mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Oxiplat 50mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caution should be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Oxaliplatin, please consult your doctor.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for OXIPLAT 50MG INJECTION
Frequently asked questions for Oxaliplatin
Q. Is oxaliplatin highly emetogenic, ototoxic (hearing loss), cause hair loss, infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity?
Oxaliplatin is highly emetogenic, can cause hair loss, temporary infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity. Oxaliplatin is not ototoxic
Q. Is oxaliplatin a vesicant, chemo drug, alkylating agent?
Oxaliplatin is a vesicant, chemotherapeutic drug. Oxaliplatin is not an alkylating agent it is a platinum containing antineoplastic agent
Q. How is oxaliplatin administered?
Oxaliplatin is administered as intravenous infusion or bolus injection.
