What Are The Uses Of Oxaliplatin?

Oxaliplatin, an anti cancer medication (anti neoplastic), is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Colorectal cancer

It works by interfering the division of tumor cells.

What Are The Side Effects Of Oxaliplatin?

The most common side effects of Oxaliplatin are:

• Nausea / vomiting / dizziness
• Temporary hair loss
• Mouth sores
• Diarrhoea
• Head ache
• Tiredness
• Nose bleeds
• Tiredness
• Changes in taste
• Trouble sleeping
• Pain/redness / swelling at injection site

Some severe  but rare side effects such as

• Mental / mood changes (depression)
• Unusual bleeding/bruising
• Dehydration ( decrease in urine, increased thirst, dry mouth)
• Trouble breathing
• Fainting
• Irregular heart beat
• Chest pain
• seizures
• Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Oxaliplatin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug Oxaliplatin or any other allergies.
• Blood disorders
• Kidney problems
• Nerve disorders
• Bone marrow problems
• Low ion levels of potassium and magnesium
• Irregular heart beat
• Pregnancy
• Lactation