What is Oxpla 100 mg Injection

Oxpla 100 mg Injection is an Anticancer medication primarily used in treating Colon and Rectal Cancers. It contains the active ingredient Oxaliplatin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as Platinum-based Antineoplastic Agents.

Oxaliplatin interferes with the DNA of Cancer cells, thereby preventing their growth and proliferation. This medication is particularly effective in managing stage III Colon Cancer after the surgical removal of the primary tumor and in treating advanced Colorectal Cancer.

Zydus Cadila, one of the renowned pharmaceutical companies, manufactures Oxpla Injection that you can purchase after a doctor’s prescription. Your doctor decides the dosage and duration to use this medicine based on the severity of your condition and response.

The medicine is usually administered as an intravenous injection (into the veins) by a professional doctor. Kindly do not self-administer this injection, as taking it in the wrong way or dosage can lead to severe side effects. The medicine may take several weeks or months to make you feel better. However, avoid stopping this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Before taking this Cancer treatment medication, inform your doctor if you have a preexisting liver, kidney, or heart disease. Furthermore, Oxpla Injection can affect many medications. Thus, let your doctor know if you take any particular medication.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine. It can also make men infertile, and therefore, men should always discuss the benefits and risks of taking Oxpla injection. Men can also freeze their sperm before starting their treatment.

What are the benefits of Oxpla 100 mg Injection

Oxpla Injection is an effective Anticancer used to treat Cancers in the colon and rectum. The active ingredient, Oxaliplatin, belongs to the class of Platinum-based Antineoplastic Agents.

It damages Cancer cells' genetic material (DNA and RNA), disrupting their ability to grow and multiply. By interfering with the genetic material, Oxpla effectively stops the proliferation of Cancer cells, leading to reduced tumor size.

This medication is often administered in combination with other Chemotherapy agents, enhancing its therapeutic efficacy and contributing to better survival rates in people with Cancer.

How to use Oxpla 100 mg Injection

Oxpla 100 Injection is available in injection form and should be taken after consulting a doctor. Your doctor knows your health condition better and decides the best dosage and duration to take this injection.

For the best results, use Oxpla Injection in the following ways:

• The injection should only be administered in the dosage advised by your doctor.
• Oxpla Injection is administered intravenously by a professional doctor.
• Do not self-administer this medicine, as it can lead to severe side effects.
• Your doctor decides the schedule of the next dose of the injection.

Strengths and substitutes

Oxpla 100 mg Injection is also available in various strengths and substitutes in the Cheap Medicine Shop. Your doctor may prescribe you a different strength based on your type of Cancer and your response.

You can also check other Oxaliplatin substitutes.

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What are the side effects of Oxpla 100 mg Injection

Like most of the Anticancer medications, Oxpla injection may also lead to some side effects. These side effects are mild, well-tolerated, and subside once your body adjusts to this Chemotherapy agent.

Some common Oxpla 100 Injection side effects are as follows:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Weight gain
• Nosebleeds
• Neuropathy (numbness or tingling in hands and feet)
• Hair loss

This is not the inclusive list of side effects. If you have experienced other side effects or they do not resolve over time, consult your doctor and seek treatment.

Safety Advice

Liver disease

Oxpla Injection should be used with extreme caution in people with liver disease. Your doctor may also adjust the dosage. Consult your doctor to decide the ideal dosage of the medicine.

Kidney impairment

If you have kidney disease, you should use Oxpla Injection with caution. After consulting with a doctor, you may also need a dosage adjustment.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Oxpla Injection should be used with caution in pregnant women, as it may harm the fetus. It is recommended to avoid pregnancy during treatment and for a certain period afterward. Breastfeeding should also be avoided during treatment, as the drug may pass into breast milk and harm the baby.

Avoid

Avoid consuming alcohol as there is inadequate information on whether alcohol consumption is safe while using this medicine. Avoid driving or operating machinery after using this medicine, as it may cause side effects, nausea, and dizziness, affecting your driving ability.