Oxitan Infusion

Short Description

Oxitan Infusion is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Oxitan Infusion is given as an injection into vein by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Nausea fatigue vomiting diarrhea sore lips or mouth ulcers rash itching difficulty breathing

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Oxitan Infusion is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

Oxitan Infusion is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.