Cisplatin

Classification: Anticancer

Cisplatin?

It is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of solid tumors and various cancers.

Oncologists Trusted Cisplatin Formulation – Cycokast

Working of Cisplatin work?

It kills the cancer cells by inhibiting their replication and multiplication.

Uses of Cisplatin

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

Common Side Effects

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

Serious Side Effects

  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Severe dehydration
  • Severe infections
  • Local tissue necrosis
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhage

Precautions

To be used cautiously in patients with:

  • Renal dysfunctions
  • Liver dysfunctions
  • Cardiovascular disorder
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Hearing impairment
  • Low potassium, magnesium levels
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Contraindications

  • Allergy or hypersensitivity to cisplatin or any drug component
  • Breastfeeding mothers
  • Pregnant women

Warnings

To be used under the supervision of a doctor or an oncology specialist.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

  • Regularly monitor blood count, manage infection risks, electrolyte balance, and renal functions.
  • Check for ototoxicity
  • Capillary leak and immediate swelling

Important Handling Instructions

  • Cisplatin should be handled while wearing gloves to minimize dermal absorption risk
  • Immediately wash the area if it comes in contact with skin or the eye
  • Needles or intravenous sets made of aluminum precipitate cisplatin and cause a loss of potency.

Storage

  • Store at 2-8°C
  • Protect it from light

Administration Instructions

  • To be administered as a slow IV infusion
  • Use immediately after reconstitution

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