Xylotin Benefits & Uses

Xylotin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Xylotin 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

Xylotin Related Warnings

Is the use of Xylotin safe for pregnant women?

Xylotin 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 Xylotin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Xylotin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Xylotin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xylotin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Xylotin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Xylotin with Other Drugs

Xylotin 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

Xylotin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Xylotin

Is this Xylotin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Xylotin has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Xylotin 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, Xylotin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xylotin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xylotin

Taking Xylotin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylotin

Taking alcohol with Xylotin 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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