Eloxatin

["Before taking this medicine", "You should not be treated with Eloxatin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to oxaliplatin or similar medications such as carboplatin (Paraplatin) or cisplatin (Platinol).", "To make sure Eloxatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\nan active or recent infection \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nkidney disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nliver disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nheart disease, heart rhythm disorder \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nlong QT syndrome (in you or a family member) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of calcium, potassium, or magnesium in your blood) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nbreathing disorder or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\na nerve problem.\\\\n", "Oxaliplatin can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.", "\\\\nIf you are a woman, do not use Eloxatin if you are pregnant Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 9 months after your last dose.\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nIf you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant Keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose.\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nTell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Eloxatin.\\\\n", "Oxaliplatin may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because oxaliplatin can harm an unborn baby.", "Do not breastfeed while using Eloxatin, and for at least 3 months after your last dose.", " Eloxatin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)", "\\\\nRelated/similar drugs\\\\nOpdivo, Keytruda, capecitabine, pembrolizumab, Avastin, Xeloda, Betaseron\\\\n", "\\\\n\\\\n", "How is Eloxatin given?", "Eloxatin is given as an infusion into a vein A healthcare provider will give you this injection.", "Eloxatin must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 2 hours to complete.", "Eloxatin is usually given once every 2 weeks Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.", "You may be given medication to prevent nausea or vomiting.", "Receiving Eloxatin can make you more sensitive to cold, which can cause numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms This includes exposure to cold temperature and coming into contact with cold objects To prevent discomfort, follow these steps:", "\\\\ndo not inhale deeply when you are exposed to cold air \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ncover your skin, head, and face when you are outside in cold temperatures \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nwear gloves when handling cold objects or refrigerated foods \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndo not run an air conditioner at very cool temperature in your home or car (even during hot weather) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndo not drink cold drinks or use ice cubes in drinks \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndo not put ice packs on your body.\\\\n", "Chemotherapy often causes nausea or mouth sores Do not eat ice chips to ease these discomforts because you will be more sensitive to cold Talk to your doctor about other ways to treat nausea or mouth sores You may be given other medications to prevent nausea or vomiting while you are receiving Eloxatin.", "Eloxatin can lower your blood cell counts Your blood will need to be tested often Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.", "Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG)."]