Question 1

What is Oxaliplatin used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for colorectal cancer either alone or with other medications. It works by killing cancer cells and slowing tumor growth.

Question 2

How does Oxaliplatin work?

Accepted Answer

USDailyMed:Oxaliplatin
L01XA03(WHO)
AU:S4(Prescription only)US:℞-only
[(1R,2R)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine](ethanedioato-O,O')platinum(II)
61825-94-3N
77994
DB00526N
8062727N
04ZR38536J
D01790Y
ChEMBL414804N
1PT (PDBe,RCSB PDB)
DTXSID701125309 DTXSID0036760, DTXSID701125309
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O1C(=O)C(=O)O[Pt-2]12[NH2+]C0CCCCC0[NH2+]2
Oxaliplatin, sold under the brand nameEloxatinamong others, is acanc

Question 3

What pharmaceutical form is Oxaliplatin available in?

Accepted Answer

Oxaliplatin: INJECTION, SOLUTION 50 mg/10mL (INTRAVENOUS)

Question 4

What are the side effects of Oxaliplatin?

Accepted Answer

Most Common
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Peripheral sensory neuropathies, fatigue, decrease in platelet counts, nausea, vomitting and diarrhea.
Allergy
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Severe allergic reactions.
Heart
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Low blood pressure.
Skin
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Hand/foot syndrome, injection site reaction.
Gastrointestinal
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Vomiting, mouth ulcer, loss of appetite, constipation and abdominal pain.
Metabolic
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Increased sugar and dehydration.
Genitourinary
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Urinary frequency.
Central Nervous System
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Nerve disease and tingling.
Respiratory
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Question 5

Can Oxaliplatin be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, nerve disorders, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, fatigue, balance problems, temporary vision loss, or other vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Drink plenty of fluids to avoid become dehydrated.
•  It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bru

Question 6

What precautions should be taken with Oxaliplatin?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, nerve disorders, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, fatigue, balance problems, temporary vision loss, or other vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Drink plenty of fluids to avoid become dehydrated.
•  It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bru

Question 7

Who manufactures Oxaliplatin?

Accepted Answer

Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Question 8

What ATC class does Oxaliplatin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Oxaliplatin: ATC L01XA03. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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