Oxaliplit 50 Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 07 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Oxaliplit 50 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.

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General Information

Contains

Oxaliplatin (50mg)

Marketer

Oncozest

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Oxaliplit 50 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.

Uses of Oxaliplit Injection

Cancer of colon and rectum

Side effects of Oxaliplit Injection

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 side effects of Oxaliplit

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

How to use Oxaliplit Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Oxaliplit Injection works

Oxaliplit 50 Injection 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.

All substitutes for Oxaliplit 50 Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Oxaliplit 50 Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Oxaliplit 50 Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxaliplit 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Oxaliplit 50 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Oxaliplit 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Oxaliplit 50 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Oxaliplit 50 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.

Kidney

CAUTION

Oxaliplit 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaliplit 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Oxaliplit 50 Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Oxaliplit 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaliplit 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Platinum Analogs

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Platinum compounds-Anticancer

Related lab tests

Carcino Embryonic Antigen

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1689-90.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 944.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1034-35.
Oxaliplatin. Hayes, UK: Ranbaxy (UK) Limited a Sun Pharmaceutical Company; 2011 [19 Apr. 2018]. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Oxaliplatin. Bridgewater, New Jersey: sanofi-aventis U.S; 2002 [revised Oct. 2015]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Is ulcers curable G2 stage of cancer in rectum area

Dr. Pawan Rawal

Gastroenterology

Needs evaluation Please meet a Gastro surgeon

Colon cancer What treat many I have to give

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Complete reports along with the patient is need to be seen before starting the treatment

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Marketer details

Name: Oncozest
Address: UCHANI, GT ROAD, KARNAL - 132001, HARYANA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Oxaliplit 50 Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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