Oxaliplatin
Information about Oxaliplatin
Oxaliplatin uses
Oxaliplatin is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
How oxaliplatin works
Oxaliplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of oxaliplatin
Nausea, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
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27 Dec 2019 | 01:08 PM (IST)
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Expert advice for Oxaliplatin
- Oxaliplatin is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Oxaliplatin
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.