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

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Skin disorder, Decreased appetite, Infection, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Inflammation of the nose, Pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Taste change, Edema (swelling), Lacrimation disorder, Allergic reaction, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Injection site reaction, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Weight gain, Conjunctivitis, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Headache, Breathlessness, Fever, Nosebleeds, Hair loss, Constipation

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25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

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