oxaliplatin
( ox-AL-ih-plah-tin )
Other Name(s): Eloxatin®
Appearance: clear, colourless solution
mixed into larger bags of fluids
Drug Monograph
Sep 2019
Eligibility Forms
Oxaliplatin - Adjuvant Colorectal Small Bowel or Appendiceal Cancer Oxaliplatin - First Line - Metastatic Colorectal Small Bowel or Appendiceal Cancer Oxaliplatin - Second Line - Metastatic Colorectal Small Bowel or Appendiceal Cancer Oxaliplatin - With Surgery for Curative Intent for CRC SBAC Pts with Resectable or Potentially Resectable Liver Mets Oxaliplatin (EBP) - Colorectal Cancer Patients with Resectable or Potentially Resectable Extrahepatic Metastases Oxaliplatin (EBP) - Supplemental 1 Oxaliplatin (EBP) - Supplemental 2 Oxaliplatin and Irinotecan - Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (FOLFIRINOX)Patient Info Sheet
Jul 2020
What it is used for
For treating certain types of cancers such as colorectal, pancreatic and stomach cancer, usually in combination with other drugs (such as 5-fluorouracil). It may also be used to treat other types of cancers.