Oxaltero 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Oxaltero 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oxaltero 50 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks

Oxaltero 50 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxaltero 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Oxaltero should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Oxaltero 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Oxaltero should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Oxaltero 50 Injection on the Kidneys?

Oxaltero rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxaltero 50 Injection on the Liver?

Oxaltero can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxaltero 50 Injection on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Oxaltero. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Oxaltero 50 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxaltero 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxaltero 50 Injection

Is this Oxaltero 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oxaltero 50 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Oxaltero 50 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oxaltero 50 Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Oxaltero 50 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oxaltero 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxaltero 50 Injection

Taking Oxaltero 50 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxaltero 50 Injection

Taking alcohol with Oxaltero 50 Injection can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 954-956

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Eloxatin (oxaliplatin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Oxaliplan™ (oxaliplatin)

Oxaltero 50 Injection