oxaliplatin injection What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

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Avoid cold temperatures and cold objects. Cover your skin if you go outdoors in cold temperatures.
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Do not drink cold drinks or use ice cubes in drinks.
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Do not put ice or ice packs on your body.
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Oxaliplatin can cause dizziness, vision problems, or vision loss that can affect your ability to drive or use machines. You should not drive or operate machinery if you develop these symptoms while receiving Oxaliplatin.

See "How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?" for more information.

Talk with your doctor and nurse about your level of activity during treatment with Oxaliplatin. Follow their instructions.

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What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

•
Avoid cold temperatures and cold objects. Cover your skin if you go outdoors in cold temperatures.
•
Do not drink cold drinks or use ice cubes in drinks.
•
Do not put ice or ice packs on your body.
•
Oxaliplatin can cause dizziness, vision problems, or vision loss that can affect your ability to drive or use machines. You should not drive or operate machinery if you develop these symptoms while receiving Oxaliplatin.

See "How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?" for more information.

Talk with your doctor and nurse about your level of activity during treatment with Oxaliplatin. Follow their instructions.
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What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

What should I avoid while receiving Oxaliplatin?

•
Avoid cold temperatures and cold objects. Cover your skin if you go outdoors in cold temperatures.
•
Do not drink cold drinks or use ice cubes in drinks.
•
Do not put ice or ice packs on your body.
•
Oxaliplatin can cause dizziness, vision problems, or vision loss that can affect your ability to drive or use machines. You should not drive or operate machinery if you develop these symptoms while receiving Oxaliplatin.

See "How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?" for more information.

Talk with your doctor and nurse about your level of activity during treatment with Oxaliplatin. Follow their instructions.

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