Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®)
Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drugin the same family as cisplatin and carboplatin. It is typically administered in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin in a combination known as FOLFOX for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Oxaliplatin is a colourless fluid after being dissolved from powdered form. Chemotherapy is usually given as a course of several cycles of treatment. The treatment plan for oxaliplatin depends on which type of cancer you are being treated for.

Side effect of oxaliplatin
Each person's reaction to oxaliplatin is different. Some people have very few side effects, while others may experience more

1. Numbness or tingling in hands or feet , Oxaliplatin can have an effect on the nerve endings, which is known as peripheral neuropathy. This may result in feelings of numbness or tingling, especially in the hands, feet, neck or throat. Sometimes the tingling or numbness may not happen with the first treatment, but after several treatments. This is known as a cumulative effect and should improve after the treatment has finished.
2. Lowered resistance to infection
3. Bruising or bleeding
4. Tiredness and feeling weak
5. Diarrhoea
6. Nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting
7. Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
8. Bruising or bleeding
9. Difficulty swallowing and breathing problems
10. Sore mouth and ulcers
11. Allergic reaction
12. Taste changes