Oxaliplatin is a chemotherapy medication primarily indicated for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. It is commonly used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and slow down the progression of the disease. Oxaliplatin works by interfering with the DNA in cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and multiplying.
Treatment Of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (in Combination With Fluorouracil And Folinic Acid):
By IV Infusion:
Adults: 85 Mg/m2 every 2 Wk Over 2-6 Hr Prior To Administration Of 5-fu.
Treatment Of Colon Cancer After Resection Of The Primary Tumour (adjuvant Treatment):
By IV Infusion:
Adults: 85 Mg/m2 Every 2 weeks for 12 Cycles Over 2-6 Hr Prior To Administration Of 5-fu.
Children: Not Recommended.
Content
Inf: Per ml: Oxaliplatin 5mg; Powder In Vials; 50mg (10 ml) & 100mg (20 ml) Vial.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Avoid
Stability
Alkylating Agent
Contra Indications
Severe Renal Impairment, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy.
Precautions
Severe Renal Impairment, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy.
Lactation
Contraindicated. Discontinue Breast-feeding
Side Effects
Alopecia
Bone-marrow Suppression
Extravasation
Gi Disturbances
Hyperuricaemia
Myelosuppression
Nausea
Neurotoxicity (dose Limiting)
Ototoxicity
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (associated With Oxaliplatin Combination Chemotherapy)
Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy (dose Limiting)
Thromboembolism
Transient Vision Loss (reversible On Discontinuation)