Oxaltero 50mg Injection

About Oxaltero 50mg Injection

Oxaltero 50mg Injection contains Oxaliplatin as its active ingredient. The chemotherapy drug that is mainly used to treat colorectal cancer is oxaliplatin. It is one of the group of medications called platinum-based antineoplastic medicines.

Tell your doctor about any liver, kidney, or cardiac problems you may have, as well as any other medications you are taking, before using this medication. Male infertility and vertigo may result from it; speak with your doctor about sperm preservation and refrain from driving after using it.

Brand Name: Oxaltero

Composition: Oxaliplatin

Mechanism of Action:

Following its metabolism in the body, oxaliplatin produces reactive platinum molecules. These substances attach themselves to DNA and cause DNA strands to cross-link, which prevents cancer cells from replicating and transcriptionally using DNA. This eventually results in apoptosis, or cell death, especially in malignant cells that divide quickly. Oxaliplatin is effective against some cancer cells that are resistant to other medicines like cisplatin and carboplatin, but it has a different toxicity profile than other platinum-based medications.

Uses:

Colorectal Cancer

Dosage and Administration:

Usually given once every two or three weeks as part of a treatment cycle, the standard dosage of Oxaliplatin is based on body surface area (mg/m2) and is used in conjunction with other chemotherapy medicines such as leucovorin and fluorouracil. Over two to six hours, the medication is gradually injected.

Side Effects:

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Rash

Headache

Weakness

Fever

Difficulty breathing

Allergic reactions

Mouth sores

Constipation