Oxalip Benefits & Uses

Oxalip is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oxalip 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

Oxalip Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxalip safe for pregnant women?

Oxalip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Oxalip safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Oxalip may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Oxalip should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Oxalip on the Kidneys?

Oxalip has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxalip on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxalip on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Oxalip . 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 Oxalip with Other Drugs

Oxalip 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

Oxalip Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxalip

Is this Oxalip habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Oxalip , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oxalip can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oxalip only as per medical advice.

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

No, Oxalip is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Oxalip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxalip

Taking Oxalip with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxalip

Consuming Oxalip with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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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