Substance / Medication

Oxaliplatin

Overview

Active Ingredient
oxaliplatin
RxNorm CUI
32592

Indications

Oxaliplatin Injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

Labeler: NorthStar Rx LLCUpdated: 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Serious and fatal hypersensitivity adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur with oxaliplatin within minutes of administration and during any cycle. Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to oxaliplatin and other platinum-based drugs 4 [see Contraindicat

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

5.1 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs. Reactions have included anaphylaxis.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

31 trials linked to this intervention

31
Total Trials
23
Recruiting
4
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Chronological survival improvement over time with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy plus targeted agents in metastatic colorectal cancer: An ARCAD database study.
Yamamoto Kazumasa, Bando Hideaki, Misumi Toshihiro et al. · Eur J Cancer · 2025
PMID: 41056789Meta-Analysis
The Mitomycin versus Oxaliplatin debate on HIPEC in colorectal cancers - An updated systematic review and Meta-analysis.
Kazi Mufaddal, Ajith Atul, Bhatt Aditi · Eur J Surg Oncol · 2025
PMID: 40286391Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and Safety of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction for Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Yu Jialin, Chen Shanshan, Wei Guoli et al. · Altern Ther Health Med · 2024
PMID: 37820675Meta-Analysis
Combined exercise on fatigue, quality of life and physical functioning in people under chemotherapy with oxaliplatin: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Saquetto Micheli Bernardone, Machado Roberto Mathias, Bomfim Isabelle et al. · J Bodyw Mov Ther · 2024
PMID: 38876699Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Oxaliplatin (substance)
SNOMED CT
395814003
UMLS CUI
C0069717
RxNorm CUI
32592
Labeler
NorthStar Rx LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
31
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.