Oxaliplatin Pch 50, Oxaliplatin Pch 100 50 mg or 100 mg (5 mg/ml) Concentrate for solution for infusion
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and adjuvant treatment of colon cancer.
Dosage (summary)
85 mg/mu00b2 IV every 2 weeks for adults.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; teratogenic effects noted.
Key Drug Interactions
- Bone marrow depressants
- Anticoagulants
- Nephrotoxic medicines
- Ototoxic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to oxaliplatin
- Severe renal impairment
- Bone marrow failure
- Peripheral sensory neuropathy
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Neutropenia
- Peripheral sensory neuropathy
Counselling Points
- Avoid cold exposure post-infusion
- Monitor for signs of infection
- Use effective contraception during treatment
Serious warnings
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Neurological toxicity
- QT prolongation
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Gastrointestinal ulcer
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