Oxitoz 100mg Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Kidney
₹5260.77
₹5260.77/Injection
1 Injection in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of Oxitoz Injection
Uses of Oxitoz Injection
Oxitoz 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of Cancer of colon and rectum.
Side effects of Oxitoz 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 Oxitoz Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Oxitoz Injection works
Oxitoz 100mg injection works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on Oxitoz Injection
Expert advice for Oxitoz 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 Oxitoz 100mg Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Oxitoz 100mg 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
Oxitoz 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactat
+moreion.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Oxitoz 100mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery....
+moreCaution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Oxitoz 100mg 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 Oxitoz 100mg Injection
Frequently asked questions for Oxaliplatin
Oxitoz is highly emetogenic, can cause hair loss, temporary infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity. Oxitoz is not ototoxic
Oxitoz is a vesicant, chemotherapeutic drug. Oxitoz is not an alkylating agent it is a platinum containing antineoplastic agent
Oxitoz is administered as intravenous infusion or bolus injection.
