CYCOKAST-50 Injection

Cycokast injection IP

Composition - Cisplatin 50 mg /50ml

Classification - Anticancer Medicine

What is Cycokast 50 injection?

It is a cisplatin 50 mg injection, manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.

It is a chemotherapy drug.

Available globally, it is widely used against many cancers.

Aprazer Healthcare is an oncology injectable manufacturer.

It manufactures the widest range of affordable anticancer injections.

What are Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection uses?

It is given in cycles for chemotherapy treatment.

It is used in -

• Cancer of the testes
• Bladder cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer

How does Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection work?

The drug binds to the DNA bases.

It causes crosslinking of the DNA strands.

It led to apoptosis (cell death).

What are Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection common side effects?

Immediate side effects caused in most of the people-

• GIT upset, nausea, vomiting
• Hair loss
• Neuropathy
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Low blood count
• Risk of infections

Serious side effects that need medical attention-

• Nephrotoxicity
• Sudden hearing loss
• Vision changes
• Severe dehydration
• Severe infections
• Neuropathy
• GIT bleeding
• Hemorrhage

What are the precautions with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

Use it in patients with -

• Renal dysfunctions
• Liver dysfunctions
• Cardiovascular disorder
• Bleeding disorder
• Hearing loss
• Nerve disorder
• Electrolyte imbalance

What are the warnings with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It should be used under medical aid and supervision only -

Avoid using drugs in -

• Hypersensitivity to the drug components.
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Pregnant women

What functions should be monitored with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It can cause severe organ damage.

Regularly monitor -

• Blood count
• Early infection risks
• Electrolyte balance
• Kidney functions
• Check for ototoxicity
• Capillary leak
• necrosis

Important Handling Instructions

Wear gloves while handling Cycokast injection, as it's corrosive to skin.

Rinse with water immediately if the skin surface comes in contact with the injection contents.

Cycokast injection loses efficacy when used with metallic-aluminum syringes.

How to store and use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

Store at room temperature.

Protected it from light.

To be administered a slow IV infusion.

The opened vial is stable for 7 days.

The remaining solution after use must be discarded.

Gandhi Medicos - The Anticancer Injection Supplier

Gandhi Medicos is a drug distributor company supplying the widest range of pharmaceutical products.

We are renowned suppliers of anticancer drugs, both oral and injectable.

We are the commercial supplier of oncology injections globally.

We are reliable and trusted for authentic supplies and timely deliveries.

FAQs

I am pregnant, can I use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It is unsafe in pregnancy.

Avoid pregnancy.

Why should the kidneys be protected with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It can damage the kidneys.

Take enough water.

Why Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection cause skin effects?

It causes a sun reaction.

Why not drive with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It leads to -

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision

Do not use alcohol with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) injection?

It may interact with the drug.

Name the pharmaceutical distributor?

Gandhi medicos is the drug supplier /wholesaler.