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Introduction of
Oxaliplatin
Oxaliplatin
(ox-AL-i-pla-tin) belongs to the group of medicines
called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer
of the colon or rectum. Oxaliplatin is usually given
along with other medicines to treat cancer.
Oxaliplatin
interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which
are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal
cells may also be affected by the medicine, other
effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious
and must be reported to your healthcare
professional. Other effects may not be serious but
may cause concern. Some effects may occur after
treatment with oxaliplatin has been stopped. Be sure
that you have discussed with your healthcare
professional the possible side effects of this
medicine as well as the good it can do.
Oxaliplatin
mode of action
How it is
givenOxaliplatin may be given: by injection into a
vein (intravenously), through a fine tube (cannula)
inserted into the vein. through a central line which
is inserted under the skin into a vein near the
collarbone, or into a PICC line which is inserted
into a vein in the crook of the arm.
Side Effects of Oxaliplatin
Abnormal
tongue sensation; black, tarry stools;
bleeding gums; blood in urine or stools;
blistering, peeling, redness, and/or swelling of
palms of hands or bottoms of feet; burning,
prickling, itching, or tingling of skin; chest
pain; chills; confusion ; cough;
decreased feeling, or pain in the hands, feet,
around mouth, or throat; decreased urination;
difficult breathing; difficulty in
articulating words; difficulty in moving;
difficulty performing daily activities such as
writing, buttoning, swallowing or walking;
difficulty swallowing; dizziness; dry
mouth; eye pain; fainting ; fever;
increase in heart rate; jaw spasm;
lightheadedness ; muscle pain or stiffness;
numbness; numbness, pain, tingling, or unusual
sensations in palms of hands or bottoms of feet;
pain in chest, groin, or legs, especially the
calves; pain in joints ; painful or
difficult urination; pale skin; pinpoint
red spots on skin; rapid breathing;
sensation of pins and needles; severe, sudden
headache; shortness of breath; slurred
speech; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or
white spots on lips or in mouth; stabbing
pain; sudden loss of coordination;
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in arm or leg;
sudden, unexplained shortness of breath;
sunken eyes; swelling; swelling or
inflammation of the mouth; swollen glands;
thirst; troubled breathing with exertion;
unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual
tiredness or weakness; vision changes;
wrinkled skin
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information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
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