Who should not take Eloxatin?
• Eloxatin should not be given to patients with an allergy to platinum compounds. Some signs of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, swelling of the lips and tongue, and difficulty breathing. • Eloxatin should not be given to pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant, because Eloxatin may cause harm to an unborn child. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with Eloxatin. • Eloxatin is not for patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer. How is Eloxatin given? Eloxatin is a clear liquid that is given though a drip into a vein.What are the side effects of Eloxatin? Eloxatin can cause numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes and around the mouth or throat. This side effect is usually worse if the patient is cold or around cold objects. It can happen a few hours or a few days after treatment. Sometimes the tingling or numbing may not happen with the first treatment but after several treatments. This is known as a cumulative effect and should
