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Oxitan 50mg injection

Oxitan 50mg injection

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Salt Composition: Oxaliplatin

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Colon and Rectum Cancer

Oxitan 50mg injection is a chemotherapy-based anticancer medicine. It is used in the treatment of Colorectal Cancer(Colon and Rectum).

This injection contains Oxaliplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapy drug.

Oxaliplatin is also used to prevent the spread of colon cancer who have had surgery and had the tumor.

Side Effects

  • Most side effects of Oxitan 50mg injection do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
  • In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
  • Common side effects include: Change in taste Nose bleeding Tiredness Diarrhea Headache Dizziness Difficulty in sleeping Nausea Vomiting Loss of hair Depression dehydration Muscle pain Weakness Muscle cramp Pain in legs and arm Breathing problem If the above symptoms are seen in the patient's body, try to immediately consult the doctor .

How To Use

  • Oxitan 50mg is available in injection form and is advised to be taken as per the doctor's prescription.
  • It can be taken in the vein only if patients follow the doctor’s prescription as prescribed the result will be visible soon.
  • Taking this injection in the wrong way may give you severe side effects.
  • In case of overdose, contact your healthcare provider or doctor and they will provide you with medical attention.
  • Missing or overdosing will impact the overall health of the patients and may also have side effects.
  • So, it is always advisable to follow the prescription of the doctor strictly.

Safety Advice

Alcohol
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Oxitan 50mg injection as alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and worsen the symptoms
Pregnancy
Do not take the Oxitan 50mg injection without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it is an unsafe medicine during this period.
Breast Feeding
Oxitan 50mg injection is dangerous to use during breastfeeding as it may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
​Oxitan 50mg injection may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Kidney
Consumption of Oxitan 50mg injection should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any kidney-related issues.
Liver
Consumption of Oxitan 50mg injection should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any liver-related issues.

Missed Doses

  • ​ It is advisable not to miss any dose.
  • In case you miss a dose of Oxitan 50mg injection consult your doctor soon. ​

FAQs

​ Store below 30 degrees temperature in a dry place.

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Reference

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(2011). Oxaliplatin: a review in the era of molecularly targeted therapy.

Current oncology, 18(1), 18. 2.

Di Francesco, A. M., Ruggiero, A., & Riccardi, R.

(2002). Cellular and molecular aspects of drugs of the future: oxaliplatin.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences CMLS, 59(11), 1914-1927. 3.

Misset, J. L., Bleiberg, H., Sutherland, W., Bekradda, M., & Cvitkovic, E.

(2000). Oxaliplatin clinical activity: a review.

Critical reviews in oncology/hematology, 35(2), 75-93. 4.

Stein, A., & Arnold, D. (2012).

Oxaliplatin: a review of approved uses. Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 13(1), 125-137.

5. Graham, J., Muhsin, M., & Kirkpatrick, P.

(2004). Oxaliplatin.

Nature reviews Drug discovery, 3(1), 11-12.

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