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Xylotin Benefits & Uses

Xylotin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Xylotin 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

Xylotin Related Warnings

Is the use of Xylotin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Xylotin. If you are pregnant, do not take Xylotin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Xylotin safe during breastfeeding?

Xylotin 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 Xylotin on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Xylotin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Xylotin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Xylotin with Other Drugs

Xylotin 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

Xylotin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Xylotin

Is this Xylotin habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Xylotin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Xylotin 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?

There is no benefit of taking Xylotin for mental disorders.

No

Xylotin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xylotin

Taking Xylotin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylotin

Taking alcohol with Xylotin can be dangerous.

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862

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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