Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin)
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Oxaliplatin
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Overview
Oxalirech 100mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. The active ingredient of the Oxalirech is Oxaliplatin which belongs to the drug class of platinum-based antineoplastic agents.
It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. Oxaliplatin Injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Indication
Head and neck cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, skin cancer
Side Effects
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin). Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable
Common Side Effects
- Some of the common side effects of Oxaliplatin Injection are mentioned below:
- ● Headache
- ● Diarrhea
- ● Nausea
- ● Vomiting
- ● Blood in urine
- ● Blood clots
- ● Low RBC count
- ● High blood pressure
- ● High risk of infections
- ● Depression and insomnia
- ● Indigestion and heartburn
- ● Low levels of calcium in the blood
Serious Side Effects
- ● Seizures
- ● Mouth ulcers
- ● Blurred vision
- ● Irregular heartbeat
- ● Sore throat and fever
- ● Altered mental function
- ● Severe allergic reactions
- ● Muscle pain and weakness
- ● Abnormal bleeding or bruising
- ● Continuous diarrhea and vomiting
- ● Extreme tiredness and breathlessness
How To Use
Oxaliplatin 100mg Injection (Oxalirech) is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Reference
● Bleiberg, H. (1998). Oxaliplatin (L-OHP): a new reality in colorectal cancer. British journal of cancer, 77(4), 1-3.
● Comella, P., Casaretti, R., Sandomenico, C., Avallone, A., & Franco, L. (2009). Role of oxaliplatin in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Therapeutics and clinical risk management, 229-238.
● Grothey, A., & Goldberg, R. M. (2004). A review of oxaliplatin and its clinical use in colorectal cancer. Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 5(10), 2159-2170.
● Simpson, D., Dunn, C., Curran, M., & Goa, K. L. (2003). Oxaliplatin: a review of its use in combination therapy for advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. Drugs, 63(19), 2127-2156.
● Graham, J., Muhsin, M., & Kirkpatrick, P. (2004). Oxaliplatin. Nature reviews Drug discovery, 3(1), 11-12.
Safety Advice
- ● Alcohol: The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Oxaliplatin 100mg Injection (Oxalirech). It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
- ● Pregnancy: Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
- ● Breastfeeding: Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
- ● Driving: It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Oxaliplatin 100mg Injection (Oxalirech).
- ● Kidney: Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin).
- ● Liver: Inform your doctor before starting Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
FAQs
What is the use of Oxaliplatin 100mg Injection (Oxalirech)?
This medicine is used to treat colon and rectal cancer. Doctors prescribe this to treat late stages of colon cancer after surgically removing the primary tumor, metastatic colon and rectum cancer.
Who should avoid taking Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin)?
People diagnosed with serious kidney problems, low RBC or WBC count, feeling tingling or numbness in the fingers, and breastfeeding mothers should take this medicine. Also, patients who are allergic to this injection and its ingredients.
Is it safe to drive while taking Oxalirech Injection?
Taking this medicine may elevate the risk of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and other neurological symptoms that may affect the balance while driving. Therefore, it is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this injection.
Is it safe to take vaccinations while undergoing treatment with Oxaliplatin 100mg Injection (Oxalirech)?
No, it is advised to avoid getting vaccinated with "live" or "attenuated" vaccines. If you take vaccines with Oxaliplatin, it may weaken the immune system and increase the severity of the side effects. Hence, always consult your healthcare provider in such cases.
Is it safe to take Oxalirech 100mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) while pregnant?
No, it is recommended to avoid taking this injection during pregnancy. Always consult your doctor in such cases, as anticancer medicines contain cytotoxic agents.
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