Platoxin Benefits & Uses

Platoxin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Platoxin 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

Platoxin Related Warnings

Is the use of Platoxin safe for pregnant women?

Platoxin 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 Platoxin safe during breastfeeding?

Platoxin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Platoxin on the Kidneys?

Platoxin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Platoxin on the Liver?

Platoxin 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 Platoxin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Platoxin. 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

Severe Interaction of Platoxin with Other Drugs

Platoxin 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

Platoxin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Platoxin

Is this Platoxin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Platoxin has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Platoxin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Platoxin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Platoxin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Platoxin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Platoxin

Taking Platoxin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Platoxin

Taking alcohol with Platoxin 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

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

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