Oxalion Benefits & Uses

Oxalion is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxalion 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

Oxalion Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxalion safe for pregnant women?

Oxalion 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 Oxalion safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Oxalion. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Oxalion on the Kidneys?

Oxalion has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxalion on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Oxalion. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Oxalion only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxalion on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Oxalion. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Oxalion with Other Drugs

Oxalion 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

Oxalion Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxalion

Is this Oxalion habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Oxalion is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oxalion should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Oxalion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxalion

It is safe to take Oxalion with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxalion

Consumption of alcohol and Oxalion together may have severe effects on your health.

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862

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)

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