Xtide 50mg Injection
Biocon

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
1,995.46

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Cancer of colon and rectum

COMPOSITION:
Oxaliplatin (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Xtide 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Xtide 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Oxaliplatin_name$ treatment may result in an increased risk of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and other neurological symptoms that affect walking and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Xtide 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xtide 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Xtide 50mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Xtide 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xtide 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Oxaliplatin   50mg

Uses of Xtide Injection
Xtide 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.

How to use Xtide Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Xtide Injection works
Xtide 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Fatigue, Anemia, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Reduced blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).

Expert advice for Xtide Injection
Do not start oxaliplatin if your blood counts are too low or have weakness, numbness, disturbances of feeling or taste after taking oxaliplatin treatment, if you are taking 5-fluorouracil.Take precautions as oxaliplatin may reduce the ability of your body fight infections.Avoid situations that may put you at risk of bleeding as oxaliplatin can reduce clot forming cells in your body.Take necessary precaution as oxaliplatin can make you more sensitive to cold, which can cause numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms.Do not drive or operate machinery as oxaliplatin can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and other neurologic symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Xtide highly emetogenic, ototoxic (hearing loss), cause hair loss, infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity?
Xtide is highly emetogenic, can cause hair loss, temporary infertility, diarrhea, neuropathy, cold sensitivity. Xtide is not ototoxic

Q. Is Xtide a vesicant, chemo drug, alkylating agent?
Xtide is a vesicant, chemotherapeutic drug. Xtide is not an alkylating agent it is a platinum containing antineoplastic agent

Q. How is Xtide administered?
Xtide is administered as intravenous infusion or bolus injection.