Product Description

Oplatin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Oplatin 50mg Injection is given as an injection into vein by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It makes men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment. You must avoid driving after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Colorectal cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Abnormal bleeding or bruising
• Severe allergic reactions
• Continuous diarrhea and vomiting
• Sore throat and fever
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Mouth ulcers
• Extreme tiredness and breathlessness
• Headache

Common:

• Reduced number of blood cells
• Unpleasant sensation in the throat
• High risk of infections
• Indigestion and heartburn
• Blood in urine
• Blood clots
• High BP
• Depression and insomnia
• Low levels of calcium in the blood

Storage

Store below 30℃