Oxaliptin Benefits & Uses

Oxaliptin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Oxaliptin 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

Oxaliptin Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxaliptin safe for pregnant women?

Oxaliptin 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 Oxaliptin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Oxaliptin on the Kidneys?

Oxaliptin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxaliptin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxaliptin on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Oxaliptin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Oxaliptin with Other Drugs

Oxaliptin 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

Oxaliptin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Oxaliptin

Is this Oxaliptin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oxaliptin has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oxaliptin only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Oxaliptin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxaliptin

Taking Oxaliptin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxaliptin

Consumption of alcohol and Oxaliptin 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

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