Oxalion 50 mg (Oxaliplatin) Injection

Indicated for the treatment of adults via intravenous infusion:

• 🎗️ Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: First-line treatment or subsequent therapy for advanced disease.
• 🛡️ Stage III Colon Cancer: Adjuvant treatment following complete resection of the primary tumor to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Packaging: Single Dose Vial containing 50 mg of Oxaliplatin.

⚠️ ADMINISTRATION PROTOCOL:

• 💉 Method: Intravenous (IV) infusion only, over 2 to 6 hours.
• 🧪 Dilution: Must be diluted in 5% Dextrose (Glucose) injection.
• 🚫 WARNING: DO NOT mix with Saline (0.9% NaCl) or any chloride-containing solutions. Saline causes the drug to degrade immediately.
• 📉 Dosage: Typically 85 mg/m², administered every 2 weeks. The exact dose is calculated by an oncologist.

• History of hypersensitivity to platinum compounds.
• Severe renal impairment.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding (fetotoxic).
• Severe myelosuppression (low blood counts) prior to starting the cycle.

Specific side effects to monitor:

• ❄️ Cold Sensitivity (Neuropathy): Numbness or tingling in hands/feet triggered by cold temperatures. Avoid cold drinks and ice.
• 🩸 Hematological: Neutropenia (risk of infection), Thrombocytopenia (risk of bleeding).
• 🤢 Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are very common.