Oxashil 100mg Injection belongs to the group of medications called platinum-based antineoplastic agents. It consists of the active ingredient Oxaliplatin. It is prescribed to treat stage 3 colon cancer after resectioning (surgical removal) of the primary tumor, metastatic colon and rectum cancer. It is used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines. Colorectal cancer is cancer that usually develops in the rectum and large intestine. It develops from the accumulation of various genetic mutations. Both environmental and genetic factors play a significant role in the origin of colorectal cancer. This medicine works against tumors that are resistant to cisplatin therapy.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Oxashil 100mg Injection are a reduced number of blood cells, unpleasant sensation in the throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, blood clots, blood in urine, high blood pressure, depression, insomnia, low calcium level. Inform your doctor if these side effects disturb or persist in you.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Oxashil 100mg Injection and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, inform your physician if you have moderate or mild kidney problems, liver problems, or heart disorders. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including vaccinations. It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Uses of Oxashil 100mg Injection
- Treatment of colon and rectal cancer.
Therapeutic Effects of Oxashil 100mg Injection
Oxashil 100mg Injection works by damaging the genetic material, such as DNA and RNA of the cancer cells, that interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It stops their growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Interaction of Oxashil 100mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Oxashil 100mg Injection and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Oxashil 100mg Injection
- Store at a temperature below 30°C.
- Protect from light.
How to consume Oxashil 100mg Injection
Oxashil 100mg Injection is given by slow injection into one of your veins (an intravenous infusion) over 2 to 6 hours. Your physician will prescribe a dose according to your body surface area.