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Oxaliplatin

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Oxaliplatin is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Eloxatin

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea
Hearing loss
Rectal bleeding
Convulsion

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