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How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?
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Severe low blood cell counts (myelosuppression). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause low blood cell counts. Low blood cell counts are common with Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin and can lead to serious infection and death. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts before starting Oxaliplatin and during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever greater than 100.9°F (38.3°C) or a prolonged fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C) for more than one hour (febrile neutropenia). Call your doctor right away if you get any of the following signs of infection:
o
chills or shivering
o
pain on swallowing
o
sore throat
o
cough that brings up mucus
o
burning or pain on urination
o
redness or swelling at intravenous site
o
persistent diarrhea
•
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). PRES is a rare condition that affects the brain. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of PRES:
o
headache
o
confusion or a change in the way you think
o
seizures
o
vision problems, such as blurriness or vision loss
•
Lung Problems. Oxaliplatin can cause lung problems that may lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of the following symptoms as these may be indicators of a serious lung disease:
o
shortness of breath
o
wheezing
o
cough
•
Liver problems (hepatotoxicity). Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver when you start receiving Oxaliplatin, and before each treatment course as needed.
•
Heart problems. Oxaliplatin can cause heart problems that have led to death. Your doctor may do blood and heart tests during treatment with Oxaliplatin if you have certain heart problems. If you faint (lose consciousness), or have an irregular heartbeat or chest pain during treatment with Oxaliplatin, get medical help right away as this may be a sign of a serious heart condition.
•
Muscle problems. Oxaliplatin can cause muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) which can lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you have muscle pain and swelling, along with weakness, fever, red-brown urine, decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating.
•
Bleeding problems (hemorrhage). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause bleeding problems (hemorrhage) that can lead to death. Your risk of bleeding may increase if you are also taking a blood thinner medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding, including:
o
blood in your stools or black stools (looks like tar)
o
pink or brown urine
o
unexpected bleeding, or bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
o
vomit blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
o
cough up blood or blood clots
o
increased bruising
o
dizziness
o
weakness
o
confusion
o
changes in speech
o
headache that lasts a long time

The most common side effects of Oxaliplatin include:

•
numbness, pain, tingling, and/or burning along the nerves
•
low white blood cells (blood cells important for fighting infection)
•
low platelet count (important for clotting and to control bleeding)
•
low red blood cells (blood cells that carry oxygen to the tissues)
•
nausea
•
changes in liver function tests
•
diarrhea
•
vomiting
•
tiredness
•
mouth sores

Oxaliplatin may cause fertility problems in males and females. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Oxaliplatin. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

•
Cover yourself with a blanket while you are getting your Oxaliplatin infusion.
•
Do not breathe deeply when exposed to cold air.
•
Wear warm clothing in cold weather at all times. Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf or a pull-down cap (ski cap) to warm the air that goes to your lungs.
•
Wear gloves when taking things from the freezer or refrigerator.
•
Drink fluids warm or at room temperature.
•
Always drink through a straw.
•
Do not use ice chips if you have nausea or mouth sores. Ask your doctor about what you can use.
•
Be aware that most metals are cold to touch, especially in the winter. These include your car door and mailbox. Wear gloves to touch cold objects.
•
Do not run the air conditioning at high levels in the house or in the car in hot weather.
•
If your body gets cold, warm-up the affected part. If your hands get cold, wash them with warm water.
•
Always let your doctor know before your next treatment how well you did since your last visit.

Your doctor may have other useful tips for helping you with side effects.

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How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?
•
Severe low blood cell counts (myelosuppression). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause low blood cell counts. Low blood cell counts are common with Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin and can lead to serious infection and death. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts before starting Oxaliplatin and during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever greater than 100.9°F (38.3°C) or a prolonged fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C) for more than one hour (febrile neutropenia). Call your doctor right away if you get any of the following signs of infection:
o
chills or shivering
o
pain on swallowing
o
sore throat
o
cough that brings up mucus
o
burning or pain on urination
o
redness or swelling at intravenous site
o
persistent diarrhea
•
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). PRES is a rare condition that affects the brain. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of PRES:
o
headache
o
confusion or a change in the way you think
o
seizures
o
vision problems, such as blurriness or vision loss
•
Lung Problems. Oxaliplatin can cause lung problems that may lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of the following symptoms as these may be indicators of a serious lung disease:
o
shortness of breath
o
wheezing
o
cough
•
Liver problems (hepatotoxicity). Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver when you start receiving Oxaliplatin, and before each treatment course as needed.
•
Heart problems. Oxaliplatin can cause heart problems that have led to death. Your doctor may do blood and heart tests during treatment with Oxaliplatin if you have certain heart problems. If you faint (lose consciousness), or have an irregular heartbeat or chest pain during treatment with Oxaliplatin, get medical help right away as this may be a sign of a serious heart condition.
•
Muscle problems. Oxaliplatin can cause muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) which can lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you have muscle pain and swelling, along with weakness, fever, red-brown urine, decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating.
•
Bleeding problems (hemorrhage). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause bleeding problems (hemorrhage) that can lead to death. Your risk of bleeding may increase if you are also taking a blood thinner medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding, including:
o
blood in your stools or black stools (looks like tar)
o
pink or brown urine
o
unexpected bleeding, or bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
o
vomit blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
o
cough up blood or blood clots
o
increased bruising
o
dizziness
o
weakness
o
confusion
o
changes in speech
o
headache that lasts a long time

The most common side effects of Oxaliplatin include:

•
numbness, pain, tingling, and/or burning along the nerves
•
low white blood cells (blood cells important for fighting infection)
•
low platelet count (important for clotting and to control bleeding)
•
low red blood cells (blood cells that carry oxygen to the tissues)
•
nausea
•
changes in liver function tests
•
diarrhea
•
vomiting
•
tiredness
•
mouth sores

Oxaliplatin may cause fertility problems in males and females. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Oxaliplatin. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

•
Cover yourself with a blanket while you are getting your Oxaliplatin infusion.
•
Do not breathe deeply when exposed to cold air.
•
Wear warm clothing in cold weather at all times. Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf or a pull-down cap (ski cap) to warm the air that goes to your lungs.
•
Wear gloves when taking things from the freezer or refrigerator.
•
Drink fluids warm or at room temperature.
•
Always drink through a straw.
•
Do not use ice chips if you have nausea or mouth sores. Ask your doctor about what you can use.
•
Be aware that most metals are cold to touch, especially in the winter. These include your car door and mailbox. Wear gloves to touch cold objects.
•
Do not run the air conditioning at high levels in the house or in the car in hot weather.
•
If your body gets cold, warm-up the affected part. If your hands get cold, wash them with warm water.
•
Always let your doctor know before your next treatment how well you did since your last visit.

Your doctor may have other useful tips for helping you with side effects.
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How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?
•
Severe low blood cell counts (myelosuppression). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause low blood cell counts. Low blood cell counts are common with Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin and can lead to serious infection and death. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts before starting Oxaliplatin and during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever greater than 100.9°F (38.3°C) or a prolonged fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C) for more than one hour (febrile neutropenia). Call your doctor right away if you get any of the following signs of infection:
o
chills or shivering
o
pain on swallowing
o
sore throat
o
cough that brings up mucus
o
burning or pain on urination
o
redness or swelling at intravenous site
o
persistent diarrhea
•
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). PRES is a rare condition that affects the brain. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of PRES:
o
headache
o
confusion or a change in the way you think
o
seizures
o
vision problems, such as blurriness or vision loss
•
Lung Problems. Oxaliplatin can cause lung problems that may lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of the following symptoms as these may be indicators of a serious lung disease:
o
shortness of breath
o
wheezing
o
cough
•
Liver problems (hepatotoxicity). Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver when you start receiving Oxaliplatin, and before each treatment course as needed.
•
Heart problems. Oxaliplatin can cause heart problems that have led to death. Your doctor may do blood and heart tests during treatment with Oxaliplatin if you have certain heart problems. If you faint (lose consciousness), or have an irregular heartbeat or chest pain during treatment with Oxaliplatin, get medical help right away as this may be a sign of a serious heart condition.
•
Muscle problems. Oxaliplatin can cause muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) which can lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you have muscle pain and swelling, along with weakness, fever, red-brown urine, decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating.
•
Bleeding problems (hemorrhage). Oxaliplatin when used with fluorouracil and leucovorin can cause bleeding problems (hemorrhage) that can lead to death. Your risk of bleeding may increase if you are also taking a blood thinner medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding, including:
o
blood in your stools or black stools (looks like tar)
o
pink or brown urine
o
unexpected bleeding, or bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
o
vomit blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
o
cough up blood or blood clots
o
increased bruising
o
dizziness
o
weakness
o
confusion
o
changes in speech
o
headache that lasts a long time

The most common side effects of Oxaliplatin include:

•
numbness, pain, tingling, and/or burning along the nerves
•
low white blood cells (blood cells important for fighting infection)
•
low platelet count (important for clotting and to control bleeding)
•
low red blood cells (blood cells that carry oxygen to the tissues)
•
nausea
•
changes in liver function tests
•
diarrhea
•
vomiting
•
tiredness
•
mouth sores

Oxaliplatin may cause fertility problems in males and females. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Oxaliplatin. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How can I reduce the side effects caused by cold temperatures?

•
Cover yourself with a blanket while you are getting your Oxaliplatin infusion.
•
Do not breathe deeply when exposed to cold air.
•
Wear warm clothing in cold weather at all times. Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf or a pull-down cap (ski cap) to warm the air that goes to your lungs.
•
Wear gloves when taking things from the freezer or refrigerator.
•
Drink fluids warm or at room temperature.
•
Always drink through a straw.
•
Do not use ice chips if you have nausea or mouth sores. Ask your doctor about what you can use.
•
Be aware that most metals are cold to touch, especially in the winter. These include your car door and mailbox. Wear gloves to touch cold objects.
•
Do not run the air conditioning at high levels in the house or in the car in hot weather.
•
If your body gets cold, warm-up the affected part. If your hands get cold, wash them with warm water.
•
Always let your doctor know before your next treatment how well you did since your last visit.

Your doctor may have other useful tips for helping you with side effects.

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