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Cisplatin Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer. Cisplatin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cisplatin Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cisplatin Injection include Joint pain, Swelling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cisplatin Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cisplatin Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cisplatin Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cisplatin Injection related warnings talks about Cisplatin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Cisplatin Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cisplatin Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Cisplatin Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cisplatin Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cisplatin Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cisplatin Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cisplatin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cisplatin. If you are pregnant, do not take Cisplatin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cisplatin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cisplatin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cisplatin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cisplatin Injection on the Kidneys?
Cisplatin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cisplatin Injection on the Liver?
Cisplatin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cisplatin Injection on the Heart?
You can take Cisplatin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cisplatin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cisplatin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cisplatin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cisplatin Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cisplatin Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cisplatin Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cisplatin Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cisplatin Injection
It is safe to take Cisplatin Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cisplatin Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cisplatin Injection with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cisplatin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 321-324