CISPLATIN

Overview

CISPLATIN is a Schedule H drug.
Cisplatin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Cisplatin is an anti-cancer or anti-neoplastic or cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as an "alkylating agent." Cisplatin is used together with other medications to treat bladder cancer, testicular cancer, or ovarian cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that contains platinum. 

Usage

CISPLATIN is generally used to treat: Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Hodgkin’s Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Neuroblastoma, Multiple Myeloma, Melanoma, Mesothelioma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

• You may have more of a chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. Some infections have been very bad and even deadly.
• If you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or are not hungry, talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower these side effects.
• Very bad nerve problems have happened with this medicine. Sometimes these nerve problems may not go back to normal.
•  If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
• This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking cisplatin, call your doctor right away.
• Do not take aspirin, products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
• Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking cisplatin.
• For both men and women, use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking cisplatin. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CISPLATIN over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

CISPLATIN : Kidney Infection, Alopecia, Seizure, Nausea, Vomit, Decreased Taste, Legs Difficulty Walking, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Cough, Fever, Chills, Dizziness, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Face Swelling, Wheezing

Serious Side-Effects

CISPLATIN : Loss Of Balance, Ringing In Ears, Feet Swelling, Legs Swelling, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Rare Side-Effects

CISPLATIN : Acute Liver Failure, Loss Of Appetite, Decreased Taste, Hair Loss, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mouth Soreness

Food Interactions

Echinacea should be used with caution, if at all, in patients receiving therapeutic immunosuppressants. Monitor for reduced efficacy of the immunosuppressant during concomitant use.

Disease Interactions

CISPLATIN can interfere with: Alopecia, Asthenia, Cellulite, Fibrosis, Edema, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Blindness, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hypocalcemia, Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypophosphatasia, Tetany, Myocardial Infarction

Technical Classification

CISPLATIN is categorized as: ALKYLATING AGENTS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CISPLATIN as Ingredient

CELPLAT 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
CELPLAT 50 MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50 MG
CELPLAT 50MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CISGLAN 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CISPLAT 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
CISPLAT 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CISPLATIN 120MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50 MG
CISPLATIN 50MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CISTEEN 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
CISTEEN 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CIZCAN 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
CIZCAN 50MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
CYTOPLATIN 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
CYTOPLATIN 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
KEMOPLAT 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
KEMOPLAT 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
ONCOPLATIN AQ 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
ONCOPLATIN AQ 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIFIRST 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
PLATIFIRST 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIKEM 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
PLATIKEM 20MG INJ	CISPLATIN 20.0 MG
PLATIKEM 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIKEM NOVO 100MG INJ	CISPLATIN 100.0 MG
PLATIKEM NOVO 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
PLATIKEM NOVO 1MG INJ	CISPLATIN 1.0 MG
PLATIKEM NOVO 50MG INJ	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIMAX 50MG TAB	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIN 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATINEX 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
PLATINEX 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
PLATIPAR 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG
PLATIPAR 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
SLATIN 50MG INFUSION	CISPLATIN 50.0 MG
UNIPLATIN 10MG INJ	CISPLATIN 10.0 MG