Oxiplat 50mg Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Lactation
Kidney
₹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 is an anti-cancer medication. It 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
UNSAFE
Oxiplat 50mg Injection is usafe to use during lactation.
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Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Oxaliplatin_name$ treatment may result in an increased risk of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and other neurological symptoms that affect walking and this may affect your ability to drive....
+moreOxaliplatin_name$ treatment may result in an increased risk of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and other neurological symptoms that affect walking and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Oxiplat 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment....
+moreCaution 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
Oxiplat is highly emetogenic, can cause hair loss, temporary infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity. Oxiplat is not ototoxic
Oxiplat is a vesicant, chemotherapeutic drug. Oxiplat is not an alkylating agent it is a platinum containing antineoplastic agent
Oxiplat is administered as intravenous infusion or bolus injection.
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