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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