Oxalion 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Oxalion 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxalion 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

Oxalion 50 Injection Related Warnings

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

Oxalion should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

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

Oxalion should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

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

Oxalion rarely harms the kidneys.

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

Oxalion may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

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

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Oxalion. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Oxalion 50 Injection Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxalion 50 Injection

Is this Oxalion 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Oxalion 50 Injection is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oxalion 50 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oxalion 50 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Oxalion 50 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Oxalion 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxalion 50 Injection

Taking Oxalion 50 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxalion 50 Injection

Taking Oxalion 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)

Oxalion 50 Injection