Oxaltor 100mg Infusion

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Oxaliplatin (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPlatinum Analogs
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassPlatinum compounds-Anticancer
User Rating4.2
User Reviews800
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Oxaltor Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Oxaltor 100mg, please consult your doctor.
Answer

Oxaltor 100mg Infusion Reviews

Oxaltor 100mg is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Oxaltor 100mg is given as an injection into vein by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause some serious allergic reaction, inform your doctor if you notice sore lips or mouth ulcers, rash, itching and difficulty breathing. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It makes men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment. You must avoid driving after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness.

How Oxaltor 100mg Infusion Works

Oxaltor 100mg is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

How to Use Oxaltor 100mg Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Uses of Oxaltor 100mg Infusion

  • Cancer of colon and rectum

Oxaltor 100mg Infusion Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxaltor 100mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Oxaltor 100mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaltor 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Oxaltor 100mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving  UNSAFE
Oxaltor 100mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Oxaltor 100mg treatment may result in an increased risk of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and other neurological symptoms that affect walking and this may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxaltor 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Oxaltor 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxaltor 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  UNSAFE
Oxaltor 100mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Oxaltor 100mg is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Oxaltor 100mg is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

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