Celdach 100 Inj belongs to the group of medicines called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines to treat cancer of the large bowel/intestine (advanced colon or colorectal cancer).

Celdach 100 Inj contains Oxaliplatin, which works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer.

In some cases, Celdach 100 Inj may cause side effects such as mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, and headache. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not use Celdach 100 Inj if you are breastfeeding. Consult a doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment with Celdach 100 Inj. This medicine is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Celdach 100 Inj contains Oxaliplatin, which belongs to the group of medicines called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents used to treat stage III colon cancer after complete removal of the primary tumour and metastatic cancer of the colon and rectum. It is used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines, such as 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid. Celdach 100 Inj works by killing the cancer cells. Thereby, it helps treat cancer. Celdach 100 Inj may also be used with other medicines to prevent colon cancer from spreading in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumour.

Do not use Celdach 100 Inj if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are breastfeeding, have a low blood cell count, have severe kidney problems, tingling and numbness in the fingers/toes, and have difficulty performing fragile tasks, such as buttoning clothes. Inform the doctor if you ever suffered an allergic reaction to platinum-containing medicines, have mild/moderate kidney problems, liver problems or abnormal liver function tests during therapy, or heart disorders like prolongation of the QT interval (abnormal electrical signal), an irregular heartbeat, or a family history of heart problems. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, hives, reddening of the skin, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, feeling as if your throat is closing, dizziness, swelling of the lips and tongue, lightheadedness, or fainting), unpleasant sensation in the throat, rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain and swelling), nerve problems (sensitivity to cold temperature or cold objects, pain, tingling or burning sensation), Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (headache, confusion, seizures, vision problems), myelosuppression (chills or shivering, burning or pain on urination, pain on swallowing, sore throat, cough with mucus, persistent diarrhoea), lung problems (shortness of breath, wheezing, cough), or bleeding problems (vomit that looks like coffee grounds or bloody vomit, pink or brown urine, weakness, dizziness, changes in speech, confusion, unexplained bleeding or dark-coloured/tarry stools).