Oxyrea Benefits & Uses

Oxyrea is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxyrea 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

Oxyrea Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxyrea safe for pregnant women?

Oxyrea shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Oxyrea safe during breastfeeding?

Oxyrea 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 Oxyrea on the Kidneys?

Oxyrea rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxyrea on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxyrea on the Heart?

Oxyrea may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Oxyrea with Other Drugs

Oxyrea should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Clozapine

Fentanyl

Etanercept

Haloperidol

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Oxyrea Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxyrea

Is this Oxyrea habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oxyrea has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxyrea as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oxyrea should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Oxyrea is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oxyrea Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxyrea

You can take Oxyrea with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxyrea

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oxyrea as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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