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Oxaliplatin

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Oxaliplatin is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Eloxatin • Exiplat • Oxaliwin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Back pain
Fatigue
Cough
Fever
Abdominal pain
Irritation at injection site
Muscle pain
Nose bleeds
Heartburn
Aching muscles
Bloody nose
Abnormal sense of taste
Loss of appetite
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste

Serious

Diarrhea
Rectal bleeding
Hearing loss
Convulsion

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