Oxabenz Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Oxabenz Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Oxabenz Injection.

MRP: ₹ 5485
Packing: 50.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Oxaliplatin (100mg/ml)
Brand: Admac Pharma Ltd
Uses: Cancer of colon and rectum

Description

Oxabenz Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum
It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells
Oxabenz Injection is given as an injection into vein by a qualified medical professional
Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine
This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
It may cause some serious allergic reaction, inform your doctor if you notice sore lips or mouth ulcers, rash, itching and difficulty breathing
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
It makes men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment
You must avoid driving after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Oxabenz Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxabenz Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Oxabenz Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxabenz Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Limited information is available on the use of Oxabenz Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Oxabenz Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Oxabenz Injection 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.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Oxabenz Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Oxabenz Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxabenz Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Platinum compounds-Anticancer
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Platinum Analogs

Uses of Oxabenz Injection

Cancer of colon and rectum

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Oxabenz Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Oxabenz Injection

Abdominal pain
Injection site reaction
Weight gain
Conjunctivitis
Fever
Nosebleeds
Hair loss
Constipation
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
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Low blood platelets
Headache
Breathlessness

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