Megaplat 100mg Injection

Name: Megaplat 100mg Injection
SKU: SKU-24205
Price: 3606 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 3,606

₹ 4,293

16%

Highlights

Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition: Oxaliplatin (100mg)
Storage: Store below 30C

Features

Packaging	vial of 1 Injection
Packaging Type	1 Vial
Primary Use	Cancer of colon and rectum
Common Side Effects	Fatigue \| Anemia (low number of red blood cells) \| Vomiting \| Diarrhea \| Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils) \| Low blood platelets \| Increased liver enzymes \| Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand) \| Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Alcohol Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lactation Interaction	UNSAFE
Driving Interaction	UNSAFE
Kidney Interaction	CAUTION
Liver Interaction	CAUTION

Megaplat 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Megaplat 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause some serious allergic reaction, inform your doctor if you notice sore lips or mouth ulcers, rash, itching and difficulty breathing. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It makes men infertile, hence men should take doctor advice about the freezing of sperm before the treatment. You must avoid driving after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness.