Oxaliplatin

Uses

Oxaliplatin is used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer.

How it Works

How Oxaliplatin Works Oxaliplatin is an anti-cancer medication that functions by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their growth and multiplication.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Oxaliplatin include skin disorders, decreased appetite, infection, peripheral sensory neuropathy, inflammation of the nose, pain, increased transaminase levels in the blood, increased alkaline phosphatase levels in the blood, taste changes, edema (swelling), lacrimation disorders, allergic reactions, fatigue, abdominal pain, injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), weight gain, conjunctivitis, anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), low blood platelets, headache, breathlessness, fever, nosebleeds, hair loss, and constipation.

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