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Oxaliplatin 100mg/50mL Injection
SKU GME1098Oncology Care
Product Introduction
Oxaliplatin 100mg/50mL is a platinum chemotherapy used with fluorouracil and leucovorin for colorectal cancer. It is used in advanced disease and after surgery for stage III colon cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence.
How to use
A chemotherapy nurse administers the diluted medicine through an intravenous infusion, commonly over two hours as part of a scheduled cycle. The dose is calculated from body size and adjusted for blood results, kidney function and nerve symptoms. It is not an intramuscular injection.
How it works
Oxaliplatin forms platinum links within DNA. This damages the genetic instructions cancer cells need to copy themselves and interferes with cell division.
Side effects
Numbness or tingling, cold sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, mouth sores, tiredness and low blood-cell counts are common. Severe allergy can occur during any cycle. Breathlessness, facial swelling, fever or unusual bleeding needs urgent attention.
Important information
Cold drinks, cold objects and cold air can trigger nerve symptoms; avoid these exposures for five days after each infusion. Report difficulty fastening buttons, walking or handling small objects because cumulative neuropathy can require a dose change. Blood counts and renal function are checked before cycles.
Uses
- Advanced colorectal cancer with fluorouracil/leucovorin
- adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery for eligible stage III colon cancer.
Benefits
In combination treatment, oxaliplatin can improve control of advanced colorectal cancer. After appropriate surgery, it can reduce the chance of recurrence by treating cancer cells too small to detect on scans.
Why can swallowing something cold feel uncomfortable after an infusion?
Oxaliplatin can temporarily make sensory nerves unusually sensitive to cold, including nerves in the mouth and throat. Use room-temperature drinks; new breathing difficulty still needs immediate assessment.
Is tingling always permanent nerve damage?
Short-lived cold-triggered tingling can settle between cycles. Symptoms lasting into the next cycle or affecting daily tasks suggest cumulative neuropathy and should be reported before the next infusion.
Is oxaliplatin interchangeable with cisplatin?
No. Although both contain platinum, they have different cancer regimens, preparation requirements and adverse-effect patterns. Their milligram doses are not interchangeable.
Can an allergic reaction happen after several uneventful cycles?
Yes. Previous tolerance does not rule out a later reaction. Flushing, itching, throat tightness or faintness during infusion should be reported to the nurse immediately.
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