Description
Composition Oxaliplatin (50mg)
Primary Use Cancer of colon and rectum
cautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
Medicine Overview of Dacotin Injection
Uses of Dacotin Injection
Dacotin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
Dacotin Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).
How to use Dacotin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dacotin Injection works
Dacotin 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.
In Depth Information on Dacotin Injection
Expert advice for Dacotin 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.
Dacotin Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Dacotin Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Dacotin 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.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Dacotin 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
Dacotin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dacotin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Dacotin 50mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Dacotin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dacotin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Dacotin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Dacotin 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
