Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg Injection (Oxaliplatin) – Chemotherapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg (oxaliplatin) is a smaller vial of platinum chemotherapy used for colon and rectal cancer. Hospitals often combine it with a larger vial to reach the exact dose, which a nurse gives into a vein. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers to all cities in Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg?

Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg is a 10ml vial containing 50mg of oxaliplatin, made by Al Habib Pharmaceuticals in Pakistan. It is the lower-strength pack of the same medicine sold as a 100mg vial. Having two sizes lets the hospital pharmacy build each patient’s dose with less waste.

What is it used for?

Oxaliplatin is a standard part of bowel cancer treatment. Specialists prescribe it for:

• Colon cancer that has been operated on: stage III disease, where chemotherapy after surgery lowers the risk of the cancer coming back.
• Colorectal cancer that has spread: for example to the liver or lungs.

It is given together with fluorouracil and folinic acid, and your oncologist sets the full plan.

How is it given?

You receive the medicine in a hospital chemotherapy suite. The pharmacy dilutes the vial in glucose, and a nurse connects the drip to a cannula or port. Each session lasts a few hours, and cycles usually repeat every two weeks. Your doctor decides the dose and checks your blood and nerves before every cycle.

Common side effects

• Sensitivity to cold, with tingling in the lips, hands or throat
• Diarrhoea, nausea or being sick
• Feeling tired or washed out for a few days
• Mouth ulcers
• Low blood counts that make infections more likely

Report any shivering, fever of 38°C or above, difficulty breathing, tummy pain with frequent loose stools, or numbness that makes it hard to button clothes or hold a pen.

Storage

Store the vial below 25°C, protected from light, and do not freeze it. Leave it in the outer box until the pharmacy prepares your dose.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We pack the vial with care and deliver it to your city or hospital.

If you live in the UAE, UK or Saudi Arabia and a parent in Pakistan needs Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg, we can arrange it for you. Most doses also call for the larger Oxaliplatin AHP 100mg vial. Bowel cancer plans sometimes use Irinosol 100mg (irinotecan) as well, and our oncology medicines page lists everything else we stock.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: oxaliplatin 50 mg/10 ml (5 mg/ml) concentrate for solution for infusion
• Drug class: platinum coordination complex, antineoplastic
• Indications: stage III (Dukes C) colon cancer after complete resection, as adjuvant therapy with fluorouracil and folinic acid; metastatic colorectal cancer with fluorouracil and folinic acid
• Mechanism: forms DNA adducts and cross-links that inhibit replication and transcription, causing cytotoxicity
• Label dose: 85 mg/m² by IV infusion over 2–6 hours every 2 weeks, combined with fluorouracil and folinic acid; dilute in 250–500 ml of 5% glucose only
• Monitoring / key precautions: blood counts and neurological examination before each cycle; first cycle not recommended if neutrophils are below 2 × 10⁹/l or platelets below 100 × 10⁹/l; manage acute laryngopharyngeal dysaesthesia by extending infusion time; anaphylaxis possible; contraindicated in severe renal impairment, pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Storage: below 25°C, protect from light; do not freeze
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Al Habib Pharmaceuticals (AHP)
• Pack: 1 vial (10 ml)

Frequently asked questions

What is Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg used for?

Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg treats colorectal cancer, both after surgery for stage III colon cancer and when the cancer has spread. It is used with fluorouracil and folinic acid.

What is the Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg price in Pakistan?

Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg costs Rs 5,500 to Rs 8,500 per vial. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Do you deliver Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg to Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. We deliver across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad.

Is a prescription required for Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg?

Yes. This chemotherapy is sold only on a specialist’s prescription. Send a clear photo on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist confirms it before dispatch.

How is Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg given?

A nurse gives it as a drip into a vein in hospital, usually every two weeks. The pharmacy first dilutes the vial in a glucose solution.

Why would my doctor prescribe Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg instead of the 100mg vial?

The 50mg vial helps match doses that fall between whole 100mg vials. For example, a dose near 150mg can come from one 100mg vial plus one 50mg vial, which keeps leftover medicine to a minimum.

Does Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg need a fridge?

No. Keep it below 25°C in its box, away from light, and never freeze it.

Can I arrange Oxaliplatin AHP 50mg for my parents from abroad?

Yes. Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often order through MedHub. Send the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team handles payment and delivery to the hospital or home.

Last updated: 3 October 2026

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.