This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (271)
Death (57)
Life Threatening Events (30)
Disability (5)
Reports by Reaction Type
Death (26),
Dyspnoea (25),
Diarrhoea (23),
Nausea (21),
Abdominal Pain (18),
Vomiting (17),
Anaemia (15),
Renal Failure Acute (12),
Hypertension (12),
Asthenia (12),
Metabolic Acidosis (11),
Thrombocytopenia (10)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female, weighing 67.3 kg (148.1 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Vomiting, Headache, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
Dosage: 664 mg
Eloxatin
Dosage: 0 mg
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 7392 mg
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 1408 mg
Other drugs received by patient: ...
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)
Reactions: Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 153 mg
End date: 2006-05-11
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 720 mg
End date: 2006-05-11
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 720 mg
End date: 2006-05-11
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)
Reactions: Haemorrhage, Gastrointestinal Stoma Complication, Tachycardia, Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
Dosage: 470 mg
End date: 2012-06-26
Eloxatin
Dosage: 144 mg
End date: 2012-06-26
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 4972 mg
End date: 2012-06-26
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 860 mg
End date: 2012-06-26
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: female, weighing 69.4 kg (152.7 pounds)
Reactions: Neutrophil Count Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 290 mg
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 9480 mg
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: male, weighing 101.0 kg (222.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dysstasia, Gait Disturbance, Gaze Palsy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab (Rhumab Vegf)
Dosage: 512 mg
Eloxatin
Dosage: 192 mg
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 904 mg
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 904 mg
Other drugs received by patient: Filgrastim; Acyclovir; Docusate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Phenergan HCL
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 43 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-08-10
Patient: 43 year old female
Reactions: Organising Pneumonia, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Failure, Influenza
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Other drugs received by patient: Leucovorin Calcium; Fluorouracil
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: male, weighing 103.6 kg (228.0 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab (Rhumab Vegf)
Dosage: 1036 mg
Eloxatin
Dosage: 360 mg
Irinotecan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 640 mg
Other drugs received by patient: Benicar; Toprol-XL
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Epilepsy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Adjuvant Therapy
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Other drugs received by patient: Capecitabine
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Italy on 2012-08-03
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Dermatitis Acneiform, Pruritus, Polyneuropathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Indication: Colon Cancer
Start date: 2011-09-28
End date: 2012-03-12
Erbitux
Dosage: 1 df:366 units nos,dose:200mg/m2 cyclical.
Indication: Colon Cancer
Start date: 2011-09-15
End date: 2012-02-02
Other drugs received by patient: Fluorouracil; Leucovorin Calcium
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 43 year old female
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2012-08-03
Patient: 43 year old female
Reactions: Organising Pneumonia, Respiratory Disorder, Influenza
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Other drugs received by patient: Fluorouracil; Leucovorin Calcium
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Epilepsy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Adjuvant Therapy
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Other drugs received by patient: Capecitabine
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2012-08-02
Patient: female, weighing 57.3 kg (126.1 pounds)
Reactions: Diarrhoea
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab (Rhumab Vegf)
Eloxatin
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 660 mg by bolus injection 3960 mg by contionous infusion over 48 hours
Leucovorin Calcium
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-02
Patient: 60 year old male
Reactions: Device Related Infection, Catheter Site Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 85 mg/m2 every day
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-15
Eloxatin
Dosage: 85 mg/m2, in split daily doses for 3 days, alternating with fluorouracil, starting on day2
Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-03-22
Erbitux
Dosage: 500 mg/m2, day1 (fisrt cycle)
Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-03-21
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 2800 mg/m2 every day
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-15
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 500 mg/m2 every day (fourth cycle)
Start date: 2012-05-11
End date: 2012-05-11
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 2800 mg/m2, in split daily doses for 3 days, alternating with oxaliplatin infusion, starting on day2
Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-03-22
Irinotecan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 180 mg/m2, day2 (first cycle)
Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-03-22
Irinotecan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 180 mg/m2 (fourth cycle)
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-12
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: male, weighing 47.6 kg (104.7 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Dyspnoea, Chest Pain, Amnesia, Delirium
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 110 mg
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 470 mg
Other drugs received by patient: Benzodiazepine
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 83 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30
Patient: 83 year old female, weighing 87.5 kg (192.6 pounds)
Reactions: Incorrect Dose Administered, Drug Interaction
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: female, weighing 57.3 kg (126.1 pounds)
Reactions: Diarrhoea
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab (Rhumab Vegf)
Dosage: 286 mg
Eloxatin
Dosage: 140 mg
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 4620 mg, (660 mg by bolus injection;3960 mg by continuous infusion over 48 hours)
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 660 mg
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 45 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-26
Patient: 45 year old female
Reactions: Fibrosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Start date: 2011-12-13
End date: 2011-12-13
Eloxatin
Start date: 2012-06-06
End date: 2012-06-06
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-07-25
Patient: male
Reactions: Epilepsy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Adjuvant Therapy
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Other drugs received by patient: Capecitabine
Possible Eloxatin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-07-25
Patient: male
Reactions: Epilepsy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Adjuvant Therapy
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Eloxatin
Dosage: route: infusion
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Other drugs received by patient: Capecitabine
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 54 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-24
Patient: 54 year old male
Reactions: Electrocardiogram ST Segment Depression, Vomiting, Retching, Nausea, Tachycardia, Hyperhidrosis, Flushing, Dehydration
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-07
End date: 2012-05-07
Eloxatin
Start date: 2012-05-21
End date: 2012-05-21
Eloxatin
Start date: 2012-06-11
End date: 2012-06-11
Other drugs received by patient: Dexamethasone; Aloxi
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 73 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-24
Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 82.7 kg (181.9 pounds)
Reactions: Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15 total 413 mg given this course
Start date: 2006-12-01
End date: 2006-12-01
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Eloxatin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Eloxatin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Irinotecan HCL
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Irinotecan HCL
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Irinotecan HCL
Dosage: total 228 mg given this course
Start date: 2006-12-01
End date: 2006-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Hydrochlorothiazide; Potassium Chloride; Vasotec; Atorvastatin; Atenolol; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 73 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-24
Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 82.7 kg (181.9 pounds)
Reactions: Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15 total 413 mg given this course
Start date: 2006-12-01
End date: 2006-12-01
Avastin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Eloxatin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Eloxatin
Dosage: days 1, 15
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Irinotecan HCL
Start date: 2006-11-17
End date: 2006-11-17
Irinotecan HCL
Dosage: total 228 mg given this course
Start date: 2006-12-01
End date: 2006-12-01
Irinotecan HCL
Indication: Colorectal Cancer
Start date: 2006-06-02
End date: 2006-06-02
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Vasotec; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride; Atorvastatin; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Potassium Chloride; Atenolol
Possible Eloxatin side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient:
Reactions: Portal Hypertension, Thrombocytopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-07-20
Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)
Reactions: Speech Disorder, Anxiety, Neuropathy Peripheral, Visual Impairment, Respiratory Distress, Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Other drugs received by patient: Kytril; Xeloda
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-07-19
Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Speech Disorder, Neuropathy Peripheral, Visual Impairment, Respiratory Distress, Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Other drugs received by patient: Kytril; Xeloda
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: female, weighing 56.3 kg (123.9 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing, Vomiting, Chest Discomfort, ECG Signs of Myocardial Ischaemia, Nausea
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 130 mg
End date: 2012-06-11
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 4327 mg
End date: 2012-06-13
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 625 mg
End date: 2012-06-11
Other drugs received by patient: Singulair; Aspirin; Xalitan; Crestor; Synthroid
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 65.0 kg (143.1 pounds)
Reactions: Death, Nausea, Hypotension, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Blinded Therapy
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Blinded Therapy
End date: 2012-05-02
Eloxatin
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
End date: 2012-01-27
Eloxatin
Start date: 2012-05-02
End date: 2012-05-02
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 400 mg/m2 iv bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 continuous iv for 46-48 hours
End date: 2012-05-02
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 400 mg/m2 iv bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 continuous iv for 46-48 hours
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Leucovorin Calcium
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Leucovorin Calcium
End date: 2012-05-02
Other drugs received by patient: Lomotil; Atropine; Insulin Aspart; Sodium Chloride; Decadron; Diphenoxylate; Dextrose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.45% IN Plastic Container; Octreotide Acetate; Kytril
Possible Eloxatin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-16
Patient: female, weighing 69.9 kg (153.8 pounds)
Reactions: Ventricular Hypokinesia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Anaemia, Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction, Intracardiac Thrombus, Retroperitoneal Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
Dosage: 150mg
Taxotere
Dosage: 105 mg
Xeloda
Dosage: 11500 mg
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 65.0 kg (143.1 pounds)
Reactions: Death, Nausea, Hypotension, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Blinded Therapy
End date: 2012-05-02
Blinded Therapy
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Eloxatin
Start date: 2012-05-02
End date: 2012-05-02
Eloxatin
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
End date: 2012-01-27
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 400 mg/m2 iv bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 continuous iv for 46-48 hours
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Fluorouracil
Dosage: 400 mg/m2 iv bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 continuous iv for 46-48 hours
End date: 2012-05-02
Leucovorin Calcium
Indication: Gastric Cancer
Start date: 2012-01-27
Leucovorin Calcium
End date: 2012-05-02
Other drugs received by patient: Dextrose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.45% IN Plastic Container; Kytril; Lomotil; Sodium Chloride; Decadron; Octreotide Acetate
Possible Eloxatin side effects in 49 year old male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-07-13
Patient: 49 year old male
Reactions: Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperkalaemia, Intravascular Haemolysis, Anaemia, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aspirin
Dosage: 100 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-01
Eloxatin
Dosage: 140 mg, total
Indication: Colon Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-09
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Dosage: 1 df (30 mg/ml), total
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-05-10
End date: 2012-05-10
Leucovorin Calcium
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-05-11
End date: 2012-05-11
Levofloxacin
Dosage: 500 mg (one dose form), daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pyrexia
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-19
Ramipril
Dosage: 2.5 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-05-09
Other drugs received by patient: Erythropoietin; Fluorouracil; Esomeprazole
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