Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection is an anticancer agent which is used in the treatment of various cancers of the bladder, male and female reproductive system. It should be used under the supervision of a qualified physician. Close monitoring of kidney function and blood cell count are necessary while receiving this medication.

Drug = Cisplatin

Strength = 50 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Dosage

Cytoplatin 10 Mg Injection

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection

Side Effects

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Increased risk of infection

Ear damage

Vomiting

Nausea

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Renal impairment

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Kidney damage

Hearing loss

Ringing in ear

Warning

Impaired kidney function – Cytoplatin 50 Mg may cause severe kidney injury. The risk may increase if taken with aminoglycoside antibiotics. Close monitoring of serum creatinine, urea, and sodium levels is necessary. Do not administer this medicine more than once every 3 to 4 weeks.

Hearing impairment – Cytoplatin 50 Mg may cause the hearing problem which is more common in children. Audiometric testing should be performed before initiating the treatment and also before every dose. Any symptoms of the hearing problem should be reported to the doctor.

Allergy – Cytoplatin 50 Mg may cause serious skin reactions. Discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of allergy appear and do not restart.

Blood cell count – Cytoplatin 50 Mg may lower the white blood cells and platelets. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. Do not start the treatment if the cell count is low.

Infections – The chances of occurring infections are more in patients receiving this medicine. Hold the chemotherapy and start with the broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary.

Pregnancy – Cytoplatin 50 Mg is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding – Cytoplatin 50 Mg is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

Uses

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of testicles, which produce the male sex hormones and sperm.

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the ovaries.

Cytoplatin 50 Mg Injection is used in the treatment of bladder cancer, which is an organ that stores urine.