What is CISPLAT 50MG?
- CISPLAT 50MG contains cisplatin which belongs to group of medicines called anti-cancer drugs
What CISPLAT 50MG is used for?
It is used treat tumour of:
- Testis
- Ovary
- Bladder
- Head and neck epithelium
- Lung
- Cervix
Warning & Precautions
Talk to Doctor
Talk to your Doctor, if you:
- Are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Have severe kidney disease
- Have hearing difficulties
- Have very low numbers of blood cells (myelosuppression)
- Are dehydrated
- Need to have a vaccine for (yellow fever)
- Have any symptoms of nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) like pins and needles, numbness or poor sense of touch
- Have or had radiation therapy to your head
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- Due to the possible risk of birth defects female patients should take contraceptive measures both during treatment with cisplatin and for at least six months after treatment has ended
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
Driving & Using Machines
- Do not drive or use machines if you experience any side effect which may lessen your ability to do so
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, amphotericin B (used to treat infections)
- Ifosfamide, bleomycin, methotrexate, paclitaxel (used to treat cancer)
- Oral anticoagulants (used to treat blood clots)
- Antihistamines (used to treat allergies, cold)
- Phenytoin (used for the treatment of convulsions)
Directions & For Use
- This medicine should only be given by a doctor
Side Effects
- Sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing) and you may feel you are going to faint
- Severe chest pains possibly radiating to the jaw or arm with sweating, breathlessness and nausea (heart attack)
- Pain or swelling at the injection site during the injection (may be due to the injection not going into the vein properly, which can lead to serious damage to the tissues around the injection site)
- Stroke, brain dysfunction (confusion, slurred speech, sometimes blindness, memory loss and paralysis)
- Decrease in bone marrow function (affects the production of blood cells), decrease in white blood cells (leukopenia)
- Decrease in blood platelets, increases the risk of bruising and bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
- Reduction of red blood cells which can cause weakness and your skin to look pale (anemia)
- Reduced level of sodium in the blood
- High temperature
- Severe pain or swelling in either of your legs, chest pain or difficulty breathing (possibly indicating harmful blood clots in a vein)
- Fast, irregular or slow heart beats
- Sepsis (blood poisoning)
- Damage to the ear (ototoxicity)
- Reduced level of magnesium in the blood
- Abnormal sperm production
- Increased risk of acute leukemia
- Seizures (fits)
- Fainting, headache, confusion and loss of vision
- Loss of certain types of brain function, including brain dysfunction characterized by spasms and reduced level of consciousness
- Inflammation of mucous membranes of the mouth (stomatitis)
- Peripheral neuropathy of the sensory nerves (tickling, itching or tingling without cause and sometimes with loss of taste, touch, sight, sudden shooting pains from the neck through the back and into the legs when bending forward
- Heart arrest
More Information
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at a room temperature of 15-25ºC
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Cisplat 50 mg Infusion is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. click here : Cisplat 50
some common side effects
Hearing problems or ear damage is a serious side effect of this medicine, hence your doctor might get a hearing test both before and during treatment with this medicine.
It may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have or had kidney disease as the medicine affects the functioning of the kidney.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may cause infertility in men, hence they should seek medical advice about sperm freezing before beginning treatment.
USES OF CISPLAT INFUSION
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Testicular cancer
BENEFITS OF CISPLAT INFUSION
In Ovarian cancer
It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Cisplat 50mg Infusion kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.
It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Cervical cancer
The affected female may have symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, foul smelling vaginal discharge, lower back pain, or may even have no symptoms at all.
It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Testicular cancer
Cisplat 50mg Infusion kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CISPLAT INFUSION
Common side effects of Cisplat
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Increased risk of infection
- Ear disorder
- 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
HOW TO USE CISPLAT INFUSION
HOW CISPLAT INFUSION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Cisplat 50mg Infusion may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Use of Cisplat 50mg Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
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