Oaaliplat 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Oaaliplat 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oaaliplat 50 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks

Oaaliplat 50 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Oaaliplat 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Oaaliplat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Oaaliplat 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Oaaliplat. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Oaaliplat 50 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Oaaliplat on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oaaliplat 50 Injection on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Oaaliplat. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oaaliplat 50 Injection on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Oaaliplat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Oaaliplat 50 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oaaliplat 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oaaliplat 50 Injection

Is this Oaaliplat 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Oaaliplat 50 Injection does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Oaaliplat 50 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oaaliplat 50 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oaaliplat 50 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Oaaliplat 50 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oaaliplat 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oaaliplat 50 Injection

You can take Oaaliplat 50 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oaaliplat 50 Injection

Taking Oaaliplat 50 Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 954-956

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Eloxatin (oxaliplatin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Oxaliplan™ (oxaliplatin)

Oaaliplat 50 Injection