Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Oxaliplatin
ATC Code
L01XA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is OXALITIN?
Uses
Oxaliplatin is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer. It is a type of platinum drug and an alkylating agent. Like other alky...
How It Works
It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Oxaliplatin is 397.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
85 mg/sq. metre — As recommended.
Every 2 weeks
2
Adult · IV
130 mg/sq. metre — As recommended.
Every 3 weeks
Safety Alerts
Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in conditions like Peripheral neuropathy, Pregnancy, Breast feeding
Important Warnings
Oxaliplatin can cause serious allergic reactions, including allergic reactions that can lead to death
Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based medicine
Serious allergic reactions including death can happen in people who take oxaliplatin and who have had previous allergic reactions to platinum-based medicines
Serious allergic reactions can happen within a few minutes of your oxaliplatin infusion or any time during your treatment with oxaliplatin
Get emergency help right away if you: have trouble breathing feel like your throat is closing up Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction: rash flushed face hives itching swelling of your lips or tongue sudden cough dizziness or feel faint sweating chest pain See “What are the side effects of oxaliplatin?” for information about other serious side effects
Side Effects
Oxaliplatin can cause serious side effectsincluding: See “Important information” above Nerve problems .Oxaliplatin can affect how your nerves work and make you feel. Nerve problems may happen with the first treatment or within two days after your treatment of oxaliplatin. Nerve problems may last a short time (acute) or may become persistent. Symptoms may improve after stopping treatment with oxaliplatin. Exposure to cold or cold objects may cause or worsen nerve problems. Tell your doctor right away if you get any signs of nerve problemsincluding: very sensitive to cold temperatures and cold objects trouble breathingswallowingor saying wordsjaw tightnessodd feelings in your tongueor chest pressure paintinglingburning (pins and needlesnumb feeling) in your handsfeetor around your mouth or throatwhich may cause problems walkingfall
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
Price Intelligence
Rs 38,829.26
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 38,829.26
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Oxaliplatin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Oxitan
100mg
Rs 28,253.39
ATCO
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Rs 32,120.63
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Oxol
100mg
Rs 36,931.71
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100mg
Rs 38,829.99
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100mg
Rs 40,431.74
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Celdach
100mg
Rs 38,688.31 ceiling
HAKIMSONS IMPEX (PVT) LTD.
Oxaltie
100mg
Rs 32,114.53 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBF Biosciences Limited
Oxalisol
100mg
Rs 38,455.14 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Oxabel
100mg
Rs 37,002.09 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGENOME PHARMA
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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