Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin)
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Oxaliplatin Information
(ox al'' i pla' tin)
Oxaliplatin may cause severe allergic reactions. These allergic reactions may happen within a few minutes after you receive oxaliplatin and may cause death. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to oxaliplatin, carboplatin (Paraplatin), cisplatin (Platinol) or any other medications. If you experience any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor or other healthcare provider immediately: rash, hives, itching, reddening of the skin, difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, feeling as if your throat is closing, swelling of the lips and tongue, dizziness, lightheadness, or fainting.-
Before using oxaliplatin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention oral anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Oxaliplatin may harm the fetus. You should use birth control to prevent pregnancy during your treatment with oxaliplatin. Talk to your doctor about types of birth control that will work for you.If you become pregnant while taking oxaliplatin, call your doctor. Do not breast-feed during your treatment with oxaliplatin.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using oxaliplatin.
- you should know that oxaliplatin may decrease your ability to fight infection. Stay away from people who are sick during your treatment with oxaliplatin.
- you should know that exposure to cold air or objects may make some of the side effects of oxaliplatin worse. You should not eat or drink anything colder than room temperature, touch any cold objects, go near air conditioners or freezers, wash your hands in cold water, or go outside in cold weather unless absolutely necessary for five days after you receive each dose of oxaliplatin. If you must go outside in cold weather, wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf, and cover your mouth and nose.
- numbness, burning, or tingling in the fingers, toes, hands, feet, mouth, or throat
- pain in the hands or feet
- increased sensitivity, especially to cold
- decreased sense of touch
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- gas
- stomach pain
- heartburn
- sores in the mouth
- loss of appetite
- change in the ability to taste food
- weight gain or loss
- hiccups
- dry mouth
- muscle, back, or joint pain
- tiredness
- anxiety
- depression
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- hair loss
- dry skin
- redness or peeling of the skin on the hands and feet
- sweating
- flushing
- stumbling or loss of balance when walking
- difficulty with everyday activities such as writing or fastening buttons
- difficulty speaking
- strange feeling in the tongue
- tightening of the jaw
- chest pain or pressure
- cough
- shortness of breath
- sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection
- pain, redness, or swelling in the place where oxaliplatin was injected
- pain when urinating
- decreased urination
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- nosebleed
- blood in urine
- vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
- bright red blood in stool
- black and tarry stools
- pale skin
- weakness
- problems with vision
- swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs