OXALIPLATIN (Oxaliplatin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

OXALIPLATIN

What is the Trade Name for OXALIPLATIN?

Oxaliplatin

What are the Indications for OXALIPLATIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxaliplatin injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: ‚Ä¢ adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. ‚Ä¢ treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. Oxaliplatin injection is a platinum-based drug used in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, which is indicated for: ‚Ä¢ adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. ( 1 ) ‚Ä¢ treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. ( 1 )

 

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