OXA 100MG INFUSION contains Oxaliplatin which belongs to the group of medicine called Anticancer drugs. It is used to manage cancers of the colon and/or rectum. It is highly used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines (such as 5-flurouracil and folinic acid) as an adjunct to manage stage III colon cancer after removing the primary tumour. It can also be used to manage metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer of colon and rectum that has been spread to other parts of the body).
Before receiving OXA 100MG INFUSION inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have low white blood count in your blood or recently received or planning to receive any vaccination in the upcoming days.
OXA 100MG INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children aged below 18 years. Men and women receiving OXA 100MG INFUSION must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with OXA 100MG INFUSION.
The most common side effects of receiving OXA 100MG INFUSION are tingling and numbness of body parts, abnormal sensation in the throat, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, tiredness, weight loss, changes in taste, skin rash, hair loss, mouth ulcers and low blood calcium levels. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
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