Xalipat 2mg Infusion
Salt Composition
Oxaliplatin (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Xalipat 2mg Infusion is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Xalipat 2mg 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea fatigue vomiting diarrhea sore lips or mouth ulcers rash itching difficulty breathing
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine may make men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How it works
Xalipat 2mg 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.
Quick Tips
Xalipat 2mg Infusion is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
