Oxitan 50mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Oxitan 50mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxitan 50mg 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

Oxitan 50mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxitan 50mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Oxitan 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 Oxitan 50mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Oxitan 50mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Oxitan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxitan 50mg Injection on the Liver?

Oxitan can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxitan 50mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Oxitan 50mg Injection Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxitan 50mg Injection

Is this Oxitan 50mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxitan 50mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Oxitan 50mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oxitan 50mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxitan 50mg Injection

Taking Oxitan 50mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxitan 50mg Injection

Taking Oxitan 50mg 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)

Oxitan 50mg Injection