Before receiving Oxaliplatin, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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have an infection

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have lung, liver, or kidney problems

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have bleeding problems

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have or had heart problems such as an abnormal heart test called an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), a condition called long QT syndrome, an irregular or slow heartbeat, or a family history of heart problems

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have had changes in the level of certain blood salt (electrolytes) levels, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium

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are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Oxaliplatin can harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Oxaliplatin.

 

Females who are able to become pregnant:

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Your doctor will do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Oxaliplatin.

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You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Oxaliplatin and for 9 months after the final dose. Talk to your doctor about forms of birth control that may be right for you.

 

Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Oxaliplatin and for 6 months after the final dose.

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are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Oxaliplatin passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Oxaliplatin and for 3 months after the final dose.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.