Oxaliplatin Injection 100mg 50 ML
₨5,500.00
Dose |
100mg/20ml, 50mg/10ml, 100 mg/ 20 ml
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Usage/Application |
Hospital
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Shelf Life |
24 Months
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Application |
Analgesics and Pain Relief Medicines
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Packaging Type |
Vial
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Medicine Type |
Allopathic
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Oxaliplatin Injection is available in vitals of 100mg/20ml, 50mg/10ml and is used with other medications for treating advanced colon/rectal cancer (a type of cancer beginning in large intestine). Further, Oxaliplatin also finds usage with other medications for preventing colon cancer from spreading in people who have undergone surgery for removal of tumor. Coming from the class of medication called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents, Oxaliplatin works by killing cancer cells.
Indication:
Oxitan is used in the treatment of metastatic colon or rectal cancer. Oxitan is also may be used for the treatment of late stage ovarian cancer. Available as:
Note:
Oxitan is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
Description
Oxaliplatin Injection is available in vitals of 100mg/20ml, 50mg/10ml and is used with other medications for treating advanced colon/rectal cancer (a type of cancer beginning in large intestine). Further, Oxaliplatin also finds usage with other medications for preventing colon cancer from spreading in people who have undergone surgery for removal of tumor. Coming from the class of medication called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents, Oxaliplatin works by killing cancer cells.
Indication:
Oxitan is used in the treatment of metastatic colon or rectal cancer. Oxitan is also may be used for the treatment of late stage ovarian cancer. Available as:
Note:
Oxitan is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Oxaliplatin is used with other medications to treat advanced colon or rectal cancer (cancer that begins in the large intestine). Oxaliplatin is also used with other medications to prevent colon cancer from spreading in people who have had surgery to remove the tumor. Oxaliplatin is in a class of medications called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents. It works by killing cancer cells.
How should this medicine be used?
Oxaliplatin comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into a vein. Oxaliplatin is administered by a doctor or nurse. It is usually given once every fourteen days.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.