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Does the drug oxaliplatin cause kidney damage?
Question
Does the use of the drug oxaliplatin cause any kidney damage during the course of chemotherapy?
Expert Answer
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Dr Dinesh DovalJun 07, 2003
Department of Medical Oncology,
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre,
Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre,
Delhi
The drug oxaliplatin is a platinum derivative with predominant toxicity profile of peripheral neuritis. It does not usually produce nephrotoxicity. However in heavily pretreated patients it might produce these problems otherwise comparatively a renal safe drug.
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