Oxaliplatin

Oxaliplatin

Classification: Anticancer Medicine

What is Oxaliplatin?

Oxaliplatin is an anticancer medicine widely used for colon cancer and solid tumors.

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Uses of Oxaliplatin

• • Colorectal cancer
• • Adjuvant therapy for advanced-stage colon cancer
• • Gastrointestinal cancers
• • Solid tumors

Working of Oxaliplatin

It prevents DNA replication and division, causing cancer cell death.

Common Side Effects

• • Low platelets
• • Infections
• • GIT upset – Nausea, diarrhea
• • Mouth ulcers
• • Numbness and tingling in hands and feet

Serious Side Effects

• • Liver toxicity
• • Severe infection
• • Changes in urine output
• • Severe dehydration
• • Diarrhea
• • Neuropathy

Precautions

To be used cautiously in patients with –

• • Pre-existing liver disorders
• • Bleeding disorders
• • Low platelet count
• • Kidney disorders
• • Pre-existing nerve damage
• • Low calcium, magnesium levels

Contraindications

• • Allergy or hypersensitivity to Oxaliplatin or any drug component
• • Breastfeeding mothers
• • Pregnant women

Warnings

To be used under the supervision of a doctor or oncology care specialist.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

Regularly monitor –

• • Blood count
• • Hepatic functions
• • Infection risks
• • Signs of neuropathy
• • Renal functions

Storage

To be stored at 2-8°C, protected from light.

Administration Instructions

To be administered as a slow IV infusion (1-6 hours).

To be used immediately after reconstitution.

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