Summary
Commonly reported side effects of oxaliplatin include: peripheral neuropathy and severe peripheral neuropathy. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to oxaliplatin: parenteral concentrate for injection, parenteral powder for injection.
Warning
- Risk of serious and fatal hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis; may occur within minutes following administration.1 (See Hypersensitivity Reactions under Cautions.)
Side effects include:
Adjuvant combination therapy with fluorouracil and leucovorin in patients with colon cancer: Peripheral sensory neuropathy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, anorexia, pyrexia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, elevated aminotransferase concentrations, elevated alkaline phosphatase concentrations.
Combination therapy with fluorouracil and leucovorin in patients with previously untreated advanced colorectal cancer: Adverse neurologic effects (i.e., neuropathy, including paresthesia, pharyngo-laryngeal dysesthesias), adverse GI effects (i.e., nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomatitis, anorexia, constipation, abdominal pain), fatigue, cough, alopecia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia.
Combination therapy with fluorouracil and leucovorin in patients with previously treated advanced colorectal cancer: Adverse neurologic effects (i.e., neuropathy, including acute or persistent neuropathy), adverse GI effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, abdominal pain, anorexia), fatigue, pyrexia, dyspnea, constipation, anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated aminotransferase concentrations.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to oxaliplatin: intravenous powder for injection, intravenous solution.
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Peripheral sensory neuropathy/paresthesia (92%), pharyngo-laryngeal dysesthesia (38.2%), headache (17%), taste perversion (14%), dizziness (13%), neurosensory reactions (12%), dysgeusia, rigors/tremors
Common (1% to 10%): Sensory disturbance, neuralgia, neuro NOS (not otherwise specified), vertigo, syncope, ataxia, somnolence, intracerebral bleeding, abnormal tongue sensation
Rare (less than 0.1%): Dysarthria/aphasia, RPLS/PRES
Frequency not reported: Vocal cord paralysis, aphonia/dysphonia/hoarseness, trigeminal neuralgia/facial pain, myoclonus, abnormal coordination/abnormal gait, ataxia/balance disorders
Postmarketing reports: Loss of deep tendon reflexes, Lhermitte's sign, cranial nerve palsies, fasciculations, convulsion[Ref]
Hematologic
Very common (10% or more): Anemia (85.2%), leukopenia (85%), neutropenia (82.2%), granulocytopenia (78.9%), thrombocytopenia (77.4%), fever without neutropenia (33%), infection - normal ANC (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Leukopenia, infection - low ANC, lymphopenia, febrile neutropenia, immune-allergic thrombocytopenia prolongation of prothrombin time and INR, neutropenic sepsis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Postmarketing reports: Hemolytic uremic syndrome[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Nausea (74%), diarrhea (67%), vomiting (54.1%), stomatitis/mucositis (44%), abdominal pain (33%), constipation (32%), anorexia (29%), dyspepsia (14%), diarrhea - colostomy (13%)
Common (1% to 10%): Gastrointestinal NOS (not otherwise specified), flatulence, dry mouth, rectal bleeding, rectal pain, rectal hemorrhage, gastrointestinal reflux, ascites, hemorrhoids, melena, proctitis, intestinal obstruction, gingivitis, tenesmus, enlarged abdomen, vaginal hemorrhage
Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal bleeding
Postmarketing reports: Colitis, Clostridium difficile diarrhea, ileus, pancreatitis[Ref]
Other
Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (70.3%), infection (31.6%), fever (29%), asthenia (23.4%), edema (15%), pain (15%), peripheral edema (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Death, catheter infection, chest pain, unknown infection, feeling of chest pressure
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ototoxicity
Postmarketing reports: Deafness, septic shock[Ref]
Dermatologic
Very common (10% or more): Alopecia (67%), skin disorder (35.5%), sweating (12%), hand-foot syndrome (11%), rash (11%)
Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, dry skin, nail changes, pigmentation changes, urticaria, erythematous rash, purpura[Ref]
Hepatic
Very common (10% or more): Increased transaminases (57%), abnormal alkaline phosphatase (56.5%), abnormal AST (54%), abnormal ALT (36%), bilirubinemia (20%)
Postmarketing reports: Liver veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, perisinusoidal fibrosis[Ref]
Respiratory
Very common (10% or more): Cough (35%), dyspnea (20%), epistaxis (16%), rhinitis (15%), allergic rhinitis (10%), upper respiratory tract infection (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Hiccups, pneumonitis, other pulmonary reaction, hypoxia, pharyngitis, hemoptysis, pneumonia, bronchospasm
Rare (less than 0.1%): Acute interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis
Frequency not reported: Throat tightness/pressure/discomfort/pain
Postmarketing reports: Laryngospasm, other interstitial lung diseases[Ref]
Metabolic
Very common (10% or more): Anorexia (35%), hyperglycemia (14%), hypokalemia (11%), decreased weight (11%), increased weight (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Dehydration, hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, elevated creatinine, other metabolic reactions
Postmarketing reports: Metabolic acidosis[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Back pain (19%), myalgia (14%), arthralgia (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Bone pain, muscle weakness, involuntary muscle contractions, jaw spasm/muscle spasm/muscle contractions
Frequency not reported: Muscle twitching
Postmarketing reports: Rhabdomyolysis[Ref]
Psychiatric
Very common (10% or more): Insomnia (13%)
Common (1% to 10%): Depression, anxiety, nervousness[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Very common (10% or more): Hypersensitivity reaction (12%), allergic reaction (10.3%)
Postmarketing reports: Angioedema, anaphylactic shock[Ref]
Local
Very common (10% or more): Injection site reaction (11.1%)
Frequency not reported: Extravasation[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Very common (10% or more): Flushing (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Thrombosis/phlebitis, thromboembolism, hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia, hot flashes
Postmarketing reports: QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias, Torsade de Pointes[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal micturition frequency, dysuria, hematuria, urinary incontinence[Ref]
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis, abnormal lacrimation, abnormal vision, tearing
Rare (less than 0.1%): Optic neuritis
Frequency not reported: Ptosis, diplopia, eye pain
Postmarketing reports: Decreased visual acuity, visual field disturbance/disorders, transient/reversible vision loss[Ref]
Oncologic
Common (1% to 10%): Secondary malignancies[Ref]
Renal
Common (1% to 10%): Altered renal function
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Renal tubular necrosis
Postmarketing reports: Acute interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure[Ref]