Oxaliplatin This page contains brief information about oxaliplatin and a collection of links to more information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). US Brand Name(s): | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920115255im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Eloxatin | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920115255im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920115255im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | FDA Approved: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920115255im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Yes |
Oxaliplatin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used together with other drugs as adjuvant treatment for stage III colon cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the cancer.
It is also approved to be used with other drugs to treat colorectal cancer that has advanced or recurred after earlier chemotherapy.
Oxaliplatin is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
Information from the FDA
Questions and Answers about Oxaliplatin - Questions and answers about this drug that may include the following:
- what disease this drug is used for and information about the disease,
- how this drug works and how it is used,
- possible side effects and drug interactions, and
- where to get more information about this drug.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This FDA question and answer sheet applies only to approved uses of the medicine. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
FDA Approval for Oxaliplatin - Information from the FDA about the approval of this drug and the clinical trials that led to the approval.
Information from the NCIDefinition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
Clinical Trial Results: Oxaliplatin and Nasopharyngeal Cancer (11/02/2005) - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trial Results: Oxaliplatin Combination Treatment Effective in Colorectal Cancer That Has Progressed (06/01/2003) - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trial Results: Oxaliplatin Prolongs Survival After Colorectal Cancer Surgery (06/01/2003) - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Bevacizumab Combined With Oxaliplatin Prolongs Survival in Colorectal Cancer (11/29/2004) - Information from the NCI Press Office about this drug.
Information from the NLM
MedlinePlus Information on Oxaliplatin - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This NLM patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied. Clinical TrialsClinical Trials for Oxaliplatin - Check for trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry now accepting patients.
Important: The drug information on this Web page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.
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