Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion

Here you'll find essential details about Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion, a Cipla Ltd product containing the salt combination Oxaliplatin (100mg). Key uses of this medication include Cancer of colon and rectum. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 4670.33
Packing: 50.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Oxaliplatin (100mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Cancer of colon and rectum

Description

Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion 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
Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion 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: Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Limited information is available on the use of Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion 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: Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion 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 Oxaliplatin 100mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Platinum compounds-Anticancer
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Platinum Analogs