Oxalatin TM
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Active ingredients: oxaliplatin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OXALATIN oxaliplatin 50mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
In combination with fluorouracil and folinic acid: adjuvant treatment of stage III (Duke's C) colon cancer after complete resection of the primary tumour; and treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or almost white freeze-dried powder in a vial
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient oxaliplatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
