Understanding Oxaliplatin: Treatment for Colon Cancer

As the population is increasing like same number of diseases is also increasing among the people. Some diseases are common and can be treated soon and some are serious that may cause death to the people. Serious diseases are stroke, lower respiratory infection, cancer, etc. Here in this blog, we will discuss about a type of cancer called colon and rectum that is serious and, if not treated on time will lead to death. Also, discuss about an Oxitan 50mg Injection used in the treatment.

Before discussing about colon and rectum cancer let’s discuss about cancer. Cancer is a type of disease whose exact reason is still unknown. However, only some risk factors have been found that increase the chance of developing cancer cells in the body which will be discussed later. Cancer is the most famous and most deadliest disease, if treatment is not given on time.

Colon and Rectum Cancer

The rapid growth of abnormal cells in the rectum and colon tissues is called colon and rectum cancer. This cancer happens mostly to people aged 50 or older. In the beginning stage symptoms will not see but as grows symptoms will be visible. Symptoms are blood in poop, problems in bowel movement (constipation), abdominal pain, feeling bloated stomach, sudden weight loss, a lot of vomiting in 24 hours, and short breath. Still, the exact reason is not known but some risk factors are visible. Risk factors are smoking, consuming alcohol, obesity, poor diet, and less physical activity.

About Oxitan Injection

In the treatment of Colon and Rectum Cancer Oxitan 50mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) is used. It works to kill the cancer cells to prevent it from spreading to other healthy tissues or other body organs. Patients should know all the risks and benefits of the medicine before starting the treatment. During treatment, patients should follow some precautions which are:

• Starting off the treatment ask about all the possible side effects that may be visible.
• In the past, if you ever had any medical condition such as liver, kidney, or lung problems then tell to the doctor.
• This injection may weaken your immune system so it is recommended not to come in contact with the infected person.
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should inform their doctor about it. So your doctor can prescribe better medicine to treat cancer cells.
• Patients should not miss or consume an overdose otherwise it will affect their treatment duration. Some symptoms of overdose are shortness of breath, chest pain, vomiting, slow heartbeat, diarrheal, etc.