oxitan 50 mg / 10 ml vial
اوكسيتان 50مجم/10مل فيال
oxaliplatinThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 50mg/10 ml
- Form
- vial
- Manufacturer
- fresenius kabi > egyptian group for import and export
- Route
- injection
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used in combination chemotherapy regimens for stage III colon cancer and advanced colorectal cancer.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to oxaliplatin or other platinum compounds.
Side effects
Peripheral neuropathy, nausea, vomiting, myelosuppression, diarrhea, and fatigue may occur.
Warnings
May cause severe hypersensitivity reactions, neurotoxicity, and bone marrow suppression.
How it works
Platinum-based antineoplastic agent that forms DNA cross-links and inhibits cancer cell replication.
Storage
Store according to manufacturer instructions and protect from excessive heat.