Oxaliplatin
Information about Oxaliplatin
Oxaliplatin Uses
Oxaliplatin is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
How Oxaliplatin works
Oxaliplatin 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.
Common side effects of Oxaliplatin
Skin disorder, Decreased appetite, Infection, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Inflammation of the nose, Pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Taste change, Edema (swelling), Lacrimation disorder, Allergic reaction, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Injection site reaction, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Weight gain, Conjunctivitis, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Headache, Breathlessness, Fever, Nosebleeds, Hair loss, Constipation
Available Medicine for Oxaliplatin
OxiplatSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹2091 to ₹58414 variant(s)
OxitozIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2091 to ₹42002 variant(s)
OxplaZydus Cadila
₹34901 variant(s)
DacotinDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹2091 to ₹54323 variant(s)
CeldachCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1740 to ₹34202 variant(s)
MegaplatAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹2091 to ₹42932 variant(s)
OxitanFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹4703 to ₹50722 variant(s)
OxitrustPanacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹2351 to ₹46832 variant(s)
XalipatKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹112 to ₹51613 variant(s)
OxoplanSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹13221 variant(s)
Expert advice for Oxaliplatin
- Oxaliplatin is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.