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Platinex is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer. Platinex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Platinex. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Platinex also has some side effects, the most common being Joint pain, Swelling. Some other side effects of Platinex have been listed ahead. These side effects of Platinex 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Platinex is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Platinex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Platinex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Platinex contraindications section.
Besides this, Platinex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Platinex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Platinex 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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Is the use of Platinex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Platinex. If you are pregnant, do not take Platinex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Platinex safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Platinex. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Platinex on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Platinex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Platinex on the Liver?
Platinex is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Platinex on the Heart?
Platinex is completely safe for the heart.
Platinex 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 Platinex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Platinex habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Platinex.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Platinex as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Platinex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Platinex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Platinex
Taking Platinex with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Platinex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Platinex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 321-324