Oxaliplatin

When should one not use Oxaliplatin

• If you are allergic to oxaliplatin or any other ingredient of Oxaliplatin.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you have a reduced number of blood cells.
• If you have tingling and numbness in the fingers and/or toes and have difficulty performing delicate tasks, such as buttoning clothes.
• If you have severe kidney problems.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Inflammation of mouth/gut

Other General Warnings

• You have ever suffered an allergic reaction to platinum-containing medicines such as carboplatin or cisplatin.
• You have kidney or liver problems.
• You have or had heart disorders such as an abnormal electrical signal called prolongation of the QT interval, an irregular heartbeat, or a family history of heart problems.
• You have recently received or plan to receive any vaccines.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Oxaliplatin works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines like 5-fluorouracil/paclitaxel (anti-cancer medicine), erythromycin (antibiotic), salicylates (pain-relieving medicine), granisetron (antiemetic medicine), and sodium valproate (antiepileptic medicine).

Overdose

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