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Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj Substitute

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Composition:

OXALIPLATIN-50MG

Uses:

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj is used in the treatment of Colon and rectal cancer. The detailed uses of Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj are as follows:<br/>• Stage III colon cancer: Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj is used to treat colon cancer after surgical removal of the tumor, to reduce the risk of recurrence.<br/>• Advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer: Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer as part of first-line or second-line therapy.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj contains Oxaliplatin, which belongs to the group of medicines called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents used to treat stage III colon cancer after complete removal of the primary tumour and metastatic cancer of the colon and rectum. It is used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines, such as 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid. Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer. Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj may also be used with other medicines to prevent colon cancer from spreading in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumour.

FAQs

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj is used to treat Colon and rectal cancer.

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer.

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj may have an anti-fertility effect, which could be irreversible. Therefore, male patients should seek medical advice on the conservation of sperm prior to treatment with Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj.

Avoid drinking or eating anything colder than room temperature. Do not touch any cold objects, wash your hands in cold water, go near air conditioners or freezers, or go outside in cold weather unless absolutely necessary for five days after you receive each dose of Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj. Wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf, and cover your mouth and nose if you must go outside in cold weather.

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj may decrease the ability to fight infections due to reduced white blood cells. Stay away from sick people during treatment with Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj.

Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj is administered to you through an intravenous (IV) infusion. A healthcare professional usually gives it in a clinical setting.

The common side effects of Oplatin 50Mg/25Ml Inj are mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, back pain, and stomach pain. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.