Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
US Brand Name
- Eloxatin
Descriptions
Oxaliplatin injection is given along with other medicines (eg, fluorouracil, leucovorin) to treat advanced cancer of the colon or rectum. It is also used to treat severe colon cancer in patients who have had a surgery.
Oxaliplatin is an antineoplastic agent (cancer medicine). It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Solution
- Powder for Solution
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024
Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2024. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.