Answer
Oxaliplatin and accompanying chemotherapy can reduce blood cells and affect kidney, liver and electrolyte results. Tests help determine whether treatment can proceed safely and whether toxicity needs assessment.
Sources for this answer
- Oxaliplatin 5 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
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