Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS5138

USA Brand Name

Eloxatin

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Oxaliplatin (100Mg)

Manufacturer

GLS Pharma Ltd

## Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection:

Oxaliplatin is the generic version for Oxalimax 100 mg Injection

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

Eloxatin

## About Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin)

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Oxaliplatin, which is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. The colon & rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors starts forming in the lining of the large intestine. It is common in both men & women. This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only.

## Manufacturer :

GLS Pharma Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical company that manufactures Oxalimax 100 mg Injection.

## Strength :

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection contains an active constituent, Oxaliplatin (100 mg). This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Cancer of colon and rectum

## How Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) Works:

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection has an active ingredient, Oxaliplatin , which is an anti-cancer medication. This medicine acts by damaging the genetic material (DNA & RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

## Before You Use Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Oxaliplatin

You should update your doctor vis-Ã -vis your medical histories like your pre-existing disease, Medications & surgeries, supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, and the rest.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

You should not take Oxalimax 100 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have had a heart attack

Have lung disease

Have neuropathy

Have severe myelosuppression

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Oxaliplatin, which is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only. The patient should discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage and time of the medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. This adjustment can only be judged optimal by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Oxalimax 100 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Oxalimax 100 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) to Be Used:

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection is readily available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are regularly suggested to pursue doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Oxalimax 100 mg Injection. You must not receive this Injection on your own & for a more extended period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as instructed by your doctor. Your medical doctor or nurse will inject you Oxalimax 100 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medication.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

You are always suggested to take Oxalimax 100 mg Injection as prescribed. You should not stop or start taking this medication all of a sudden on your own. You have to follow all the procedures given by your doctor carefully. You must not receive the Injection in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by the doctor.

## Overdose :

You must search for medical emergency treatment and get in touch with your medical doctor straight away in the situation of any overdose symptoms. As Oxalimax 100 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setup by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of an overdose is very low. However, the emergency treatment will be started by your medical doctor if they observe any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Injection has to be taken as fast as viable. You should firmly skip out the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is strictly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dose. As Oxalimax 100 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setup by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of a missed dose is very little.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Oxalimax 100 Mg Injection (Oxaliplatin):

Burning or tingling sensation of hands & feet

Cough

Fever and chills

Low WBC and Platelet count

Mouth ulcers

Loss of appetite

Skin rash

Nausea and Vomiting

Swelling of eyelids, face, lips

Acid or sour stomach

Sneezing

Stomach discomfort and pain

Running Nose

Change in taste

Hair loss

Fatigue

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Diarrhea

Increased liver enzymes

Peripheral sensory neuropathy

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Many of the medicines have been reported to interact with Oxalimax 100 mg Injection. These interactions may engender some unwanted or unfavorable effects, or it may probably cause your drug not to function correctly. You should often have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements; consequently, well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Clozapine

Vancomycin

Atorvastatin

Live vaccines

This medicine can as well interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Heart disorder

Kidney disease

Arrhythmias

Lung disorder

Liver Disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Infections

You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Oxaliplatin on your blood cells

Regular blood tests are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver & heart function during treatment with this medicine

Use of reliable, effective contraception by both males & females during treatment is essential to avoid pregnancy

Use of this medicine makes men infertile; hence men must take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment

You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Oxalimax 100 mg Injection out of reach & vision of the children

This treatment is strictly used with care for the treatment of elderly

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection is not recommended for use by pregnant women due to the augmented risk of detrimental effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in predominantly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must continuously discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength & time of the drug.

## Indications :

Oxalimax 100 mg Injection should be used as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this drug for a more extended period than prescribed by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Oxalimax 100 mg Injection at room temperature in dark & dry location. Make sure that the Injection is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.