Oxaliplatin

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

Oxaliplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

Nausea, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Vomiting, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Breathlessness, Headache, Allergic reaction, Conjunctivitis, Injection site reaction, Abdominal pain, Weight gain, Hair loss, Fever, Nosebleeds, Constipation, Skin disorder, Decreased appetite, Infection, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Inflammation of the nose, Pain, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Taste change, Edema (swelling), Lacrimation disorder