Oxaliptin : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oxaliptin Benefits & Uses

Oxaliptin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxaliptin 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

Oxaliptin Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxaliptin safe for pregnant women?

Oxaliptin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Oxaliptin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Oxaliptin safe during breastfeeding?

Oxaliptin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Oxaliptin on the Kidneys?

Oxaliptin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxaliptin on the Liver?

Oxaliptin 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 Oxaliptin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Oxaliptin with Other Drugs

Oxaliptin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Clozapine

Fentanyl

Etanercept

Haloperidol

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Oxaliptin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxaliptin

Is this Oxaliptin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Oxaliptin is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Oxaliptin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oxaliptin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Oxaliptin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Oxaliptin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxaliptin

It is safe to take Oxaliptin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxaliptin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oxaliptin as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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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)

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