Oxaliplatin

Oxaliplatin (brand name Eloxatin) is a platinum-based chemotherapy medication used to treat advanced or Stage III colorectal cancer, usually in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin. Administered via intravenous infusion, it damages cancer cell DNA, hindering growth. Common side effects include peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and low blood cell counts