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oxaliplatin · Medicine question

Can oxaliplatin cause irreversible infertility in men?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Oxaliplatin can cause infertility in men that may be irreversible, so men should be informed about sperm preservation before treatment.

Sources for this answer

Oxaliplatin 5 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionRanbaxy (UK) Limited a Sun Pharmaceutical Company · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 11Document updated 5 January 2026

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