How is Eloxatin given?
Eloxatin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take up at least 2 hours to complete. Eloxatin is usually given as part of a 2-day treatment every 2 weeks. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Receiving Eloxatin can make you more sensitive to cold. This includes exposure to cold temperature and coming into contact with cold objects. To prevent discomfort, follow these steps: • do not inhale deeply when you are exposed to cold air; • cover your skin, head, and face when you are outside in cold temperatures; • wear gloves when handling cold objects or refrigerated foods; • do not run an air conditioner at very cool temperature in your home or car (even during hot weather); • do not drink cold drinks or use ice cubes in drinks; • do not put ice packs on your body. Chemotherapy often causes nausea or mouth sores. Do not eat ice chips to eas
