Oxyrea 50mg Injection
Rx RequiredSalt Composition: Oxaliplatin Injection USP
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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About The Product
Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Oxyrea 50mg Injection belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. This medicine is used to treat colon & rectum cancer. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages as there are no noticeable symptoms. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Oxyrea Injection is usually given with another anticancer medicine as part of a combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Description
Oxyrea 50mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer. The active ingredient of the Oxyrea 50mg is Oxaliplatin, which belongs to the drug class of platinum-based antineoplastic agents.
It is administered by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Oxyrea Injection works by killing the cancer cells, thereby reducing the size of the tumor.
In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor.
This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, andthe body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine.
Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine.
So do not stop taking this capsule until your doctor says to do so.
Side Effects
- The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Oxyrea 50mg Injection.
- Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine.
- These side effects don't need special medical attention.
- It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
- Some of the common side effects of Oxyrea Injection are mentioned below: • Headache • Diarrhea • Nausea • Vomiting • Blood in urine • Blood clots • Low RBC count • High blood pressure • High risk of infections • Depression and insomnia • Indigestion and heartburn • Low levels of calcium in the blood Serious side effects are: • Seizures • Mouth ulcers • Blurred vision • Irregular heartbeat • Sore throat and fever • Altered mental function • Severe allergic reactions • Muscle pain and weakness • Abnormal bleeding or bruising • Continuous diarrhea and vomiting • Extreme tiredness and breathlessness
How To Use
- Oxyrea 50mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug.
- It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert.
- This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor.
- Please do not self-administer.
How It Works
Oxyrea 50mg Injection works by damaging the genetic material present inside the cancer cells, which is responsible for their growth. When the DNA & RNA of the cancer cells get destroyed, it automatically stops their multiplication process.
It also reduces the size of the tumor by killing the cancer cells.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Oxyrea 50mg Injection.
- In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
- Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
- Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
It is advised to use effective birth control methods and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Oxyrea 50mg Injection.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Oxyrea Injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Oxyrea.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking this medicine. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Oxyrea 50mg Injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Oxyrea Injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
FAQs
This medicine is used to treat colon and rectal cancer.
Doctors prescribe this to treat late stages of colon cancer after surgically removing the primary tumor, metastatic colon and rectum cancer.
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