Marketer Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd SALT COMPOSITION Oxaliplatin (50mg) Storage Store below 30°C Uses of Xylotin Injection Ovarian cancer Small cell lung cancer Cervical cancer Testicular cancer Cancer of colon and rectum Lung cancer Product introduction Xylotin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Xylotin 50mg Injection 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. Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause some serious allergic reaction, inform your doctor if you notice sore lips or mouth ulcers, rash, itching and difficulty breathing. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It makes men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment. You must avoid driving after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness. Side effects of Xylotin Injection Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Xylotin Abdominal pain Injection site reaction Weight gain Conjunctivitis Fever Nosebleeds Hair loss Constipation Skin disorder Decreased appetite Infection Peripheral sensory neuropathy Inflammation of the nose Pain Increased transaminase level in blood Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood Taste change Edema (swelling) Lacrimation disorder Allergic reaction Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) Anemia (low number of red blood cells) Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils) Low blood platelets Headache Breathlessness How to use Xylotin Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. How Xylotin Injection works Xylotin 50mg Injection 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. Safety advice warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xylotin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Xylotin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding UNSAFE Xylotin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. warnings Driving UNSAFE Xylotin 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Xylotin 50mg Injection 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. warnings Kidney CAUTION Xylotin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xylotin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Xylotin 50mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. warnings Liver CAUTION Xylotin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xylotin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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