Oxaliplatin

Oxaliplatin Injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor.

Prescribing label

Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. This source is written for healthcare professionals; ask your pharmacist to explain instructions that are unclear. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗

Drug facts

Used for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor.
treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
Do not take if: Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs.
Reactions have included anaphylaxis.

What it is used for

Oxaliplatin injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for:

adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor.
treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling:

Hypersensitivity Reactions
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
Severe Myelosuppression
Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
Pulmonary Toxicity
Hepatotoxicity
QT Interval Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias
Rhabdomyolysis
Hemorrhage

Who should not take it

Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs. Reactions have included anaphylaxis.

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Oxaliplatin; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxaliplatin
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 3). Oxaliplatin. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxaliplatin
AMA 11th: Oxaliplatin. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/oxaliplatin

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