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How will I receive Oxaliplatin?

How will I receive Oxaliplatin?

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Oxaliplatin is given to you into your vein through an intravenous (IV) tube.
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Your doctor will prescribe Oxaliplatin in a dose that is right for you.
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Your doctor may change how often you receive Oxaliplatin, your dose, or how long your infusion will take.
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You and your doctor will decide how many Oxaliplatin treatments you will receive.
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It is very important that you do exactly what your doctor and nurse tell you to do.
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Some medicines may be given to you before Oxaliplatin to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
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Each treatment course is given to you over 2 days. You will receive Oxaliplatin on the first day only.
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There are usually 14 days (2 weeks) between each chemotherapy treatment course.
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It is important for you to keep all of your medical appointments. Call your doctor if you miss an appointment. There may be special instructions for you.

Treatment Day 1:

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Oxaliplatin and leucovorin will be given through a thin plastic tube into a vein (intravenous infusion or IV) and given for 2 hours. You will be watched by a healthcare provider during this time.
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Right after the Oxaliplatin and leucovorin are given, 2 doses of fluorouracil will be given. The first dose is given right away into your IV tube. The second dose will be given into your IV tube over the next 22 hours, using a pump device.

Treatment Day 2:
You will not get Oxaliplatin on Day 2. Leucovorin and fluorouracil will be given the same way as on Day 1.
The fluorouracil will be given through your IV with a pump. If you have any problems with the pump or the tube, call your doctor, your nurse, or the person who is responsible for your pump. Do not let anyone other than a healthcare provider touch your infusion pump or tubing.

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