Description
Introduction Of Zildox 100mg Injection:
Zildox 100mg Injection contains Oxaliplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapy medicine used in the treatment of colon and rectal (colorectal) cancer, including stage III colon cancer after complete surgical removal of the tumor and advanced or metastatic disease.
Zildox 100mg Injection is administered only by a trained healthcare professional as an intravenous infusion, usually over 2 hours, after the lyophilized powder is reconstituted and diluted. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines such as 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid. Your doctor will decide the dose and schedule based on your body surface area, blood counts, and response to treatment. It should never be self-administered.
Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, which may be triggered or worsened by cold, is one of the most common effects of this medicine. Avoid cold drinks, ice, and cold air during and for a few days after each infusion. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are also common. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice persistent numbness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fever, unusual bleeding, or signs of infection. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses Of Zildox 100mg Injection:
- Colon Cancer (adjuvant treatment of Stage III)
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Benefits Of Zildox 100mg Injection:
1. Stage III Colon Cancer
After the tumor has been completely removed by surgery, Zildox 100mg Injection, used with other chemotherapy drugs, helps kill any remaining cancer cells and reduces the risk of the cancer returning or spreading.
2. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
In advanced colon and rectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, Zildox 100mg Injection works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, helping slow tumor growth and control the progression of the disease.
Side effects of Zildox 100mg Injection:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common side effects of Oxaliplatin:
- Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Low blood cell counts
Machanism Of Action Of Zildox 100mg Injection:
Zildox Injection contains Oxaliplatin, a platinum-based anti-cancer medication. It works by forming bonds within and between the DNA strands of cancer cells, which blocks DNA replication and transcription. Unable to copy or repair their DNA, the cancer cells stop dividing and eventually die.

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