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Oxaliplatin Intravenous and Neurologic toxicity

Result of checking the interaction of drug Oxaliplatin Intravenous and disease Neurologic toxicity for safety when used together.

Check result:

Oxaliplatin Intravenous <> Neurologic toxicity

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Oxaliplatin for injection is associated with two types of neuropathy. An acute, reversible, primarily peripheral, sensory neuropathy that is of early onset, occurring within hours or one to two days of dosing, that resolves within 14 days, and that frequently recurs with further dosing and a persistent (>14 days), primarily peripheral, sensory neuropathy that is usually characterized by paresthesias, dysesthesias, hypoesthesias, but may also include deficits in proprioception that can interfere with daily activities (e.g., writing, buttoning, swallowing, and difficulty walking from impaired proprioception). Ice (mucositis prophylaxis) should be avoided during the infusion of oxaliplatin for Injection because cold temperature can exacerbate acute neurological symptoms. Therapy with oxaliplatin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to neurologic dysfunction.

Oxaliplatin Intravenous

Generic Name: oxaliplatin

Brand Name: Eloxatin

Synonyms: Oxaliplatin

What is Oxaliplatin Intravenous?