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Oxabenz-50 Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

OXALIPLATIN-2MG/ML

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Oxabenz-50 Injection 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. Oxabenz-50 Injection works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer. Oxabenz-50 Injection may also be used with other medicines to prevent colon cancer from spreading in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumour.

FAQs

Oxabenz-50 Injection is used to treat Colon and rectal cancer.

Oxabenz-50 Injection works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer.

Oxabenz-50 Injection 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 Oxabenz-50 Injection.

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 Oxabenz-50 Injection. Wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf, and cover your mouth and nose if you must go outside in cold weather.

Oxabenz-50 Injection may decrease the ability to fight infections due to reduced white blood cells. Stay away from sick people during treatment with Oxabenz-50 Injection.

Oxabenz-50 Injection is administered to you through an intravenous (IV) infusion. A healthcare professional usually gives it in a clinical setting.

The common side effects of Oxabenz-50 Injection 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.