Oxaliplatin
Information about Oxaliplatin
Oxaliplatin Uses
Oxaliplatin is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
How Oxaliplatin works
Oxaliplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Oxaliplatin
Nausea1a, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Available Medicine for Oxaliplatin
Expert advice for Oxaliplatin
- Oxaliplatin is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.