Oxyrea Benefits & Uses

Oxyrea is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxyrea 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

Oxyrea Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxyrea safe for pregnant women?

Oxyrea 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 Oxyrea safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Oxyrea may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Oxyrea should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Oxyrea on the Kidneys?

Oxyrea rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxyrea on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxyrea on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Oxyrea with Other Drugs

Oxyrea 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

Oxyrea Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxyrea

Is this Oxyrea habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oxyrea has not been reported.

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 Oxyrea can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oxyrea only as per medical advice.

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

No, Oxyrea cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oxyrea Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxyrea

Taking Oxyrea with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxyrea

Consumption of alcohol and Oxyrea together may have severe 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

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Oxyrea 100 Injection