Oxaliplatin is used for: Colorectal cancer; Colon cancer.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Oxaliplatin.
Oxaliplatin injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor., treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin. Full label: DailyMed.
Oxaliplatin injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor., treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin. Full label: DailyMed.
Administer oxaliplatin injection 85 mg/m 2 as an intravenous infusion over 120 minutes concurrently with leucovorin over 120 minutes in separate bags, followed by fluorouracil on Day 1 of each 14-day cycle. Administer fluorouracil and leucovorin on Day 2 as recommended., Adjuvant Treatment: Continue treatment for up to 12 cycles or unacceptable toxicity., Advanced Colorectal Cancer: Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs. Reactions have included anaphylaxis., History of hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy: Acute and delayed neuropathy can occur. Avoid topical application of ice. Reduce the dose or permanently discontinue oxaliplatin as recommended., Severe Myelosuppression: Delay oxaliplatin until neutrophils are greater than or equal to 1.5 x 10 9 /L and platelets are greater than or equal to 75 x 10 9 /L. Withhold oxaliplatin for sepsis or septic shock.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy, Severe Myelosuppression, Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome, Pulmonary Toxicity, Hepatotoxicity, QT Interval Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias, Rhabdomyolysis, Hemorrhage Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 40%) were…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
6 brands · 3 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Oxaliplatin guide →
Store at 25°C (77°F); Protect from light (keep in original outer carton).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Oxaliplatin.
What is Oxitan?
Oxitan 100mg/ml Injection is a Oxaliplatin medicine made by Fresenius Kabi pharmaceuticals. It comes as 100mg/ml Injection.
What is Oxitan used for?
Oxaliplatin is used for Colorectal cancer, Colon cancer.
What is the generic name of Oxitan?
The generic name of Oxitan is Oxaliplatin.
Which brands of Oxaliplatin are available in Nepal?
6 brands of Oxaliplatin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 3 makers — including C-Celdach 100mg Injection, C-Celdach 50mg Injection, Oxitan 50mg/ml Injection, X-PLAT 100mg/ml Injection, X-PLAT 50mg/ml Injection.
What are the side effects of Oxaliplatin?
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy, Severe Myelosuppression, Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome, Pulmonary Toxicity, Hepatotoxicity, QT Interval Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias, Rhabdomyolysis, Hemorrhage Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 40%) were…
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