Cisplatin Injection

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  • Brand Name: Cytoplatin
  • Innovator Brand Name: Platinol
  • API: Cisplatin
  • Packaging: 1 x 1 vial
  • Strength: 50 mg
  • Manufacturer Name: Cipla Ltd
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Description

Uses of medication:

Cisplatin specifically is a chemotherapy drug used to treat several cancers include:

  • Testicular Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Brain Tumors
  • Neuroblastoma

Dosage: Cisplatin is usually given by injection into a vein by a healthcare provider. The dosage is usually based on your medical condition, body size, and response to therapy. Courses of the treatment with cisplatin should not be given more often than once every 3 to 4 weeks.

Caution should be exercised in order to prevent the inadvertent overdosage with the cisplatin injection.

Cisplatin Side effects:

The most commonly reported side effects of cisplatin include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of taste
  • Hair loss
  • Kidney toxicity
  • Low blood count

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Warnings and Precautions:

  • The plasma levels of anticonvulsant agents can become subtherapeutic during the cisplatin 50mg therapy.
  • Cisplatin should be avoided to be given by rapid intravenous injection.
  • Patients should be monitored weekly for the peripheral blood counts.
  • Liver function should be monitored periodically.
  • Use with caution to individuals with the pre-existing renal impairment and hearing impairment.
  • Neurologic examination should also be performed regularly.
  • The skin reactions associated with the accidental exposure to cisplatin may occur. The use of gloves is recommended.
  • Patients with cisplatin dose should be observed carefully for possible anaphylactic-like reactions.
  • The therapy of cisplatin should be discontinued when the symptoms of neuropathy are first observed.
  • The audiometric monitoring is done before initiation of the therapy, before each subsequent dose, and for a few years after the therapy.
  • The cisplatin 50mg may occur in the human milk; patients with cisplatin should avoid breast-feeding.
  • It is recommended to closely monitor the infusion site for the possible infiltration while drug administration.

Storage: The cisplatin injection is a sterile, multidose vial without preservatives. Store at 15° C – 25°C (59° – 77°F). Do not refrigerate. Protect unopened containers from light.

Alternate Brands: The existing alternate brands of cisplatin injection include:

  • Platikem 10mg Injection (Alkem Laboratories Ltd)
  • Platikem 50mg Injection (Alkem Laboratories Ltd)
  • Platin 50mg Injection (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  • Stritin 50mg Injection (Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd)
Availability in India: The Indian Pharma helps to connect buyers with suppliers who can ship CISPLATIN worldwide as per the buyer’s requirement. The Indian Pharma offers guarantee of quality as well delivery for the CISPLATIN Injection. Buying Procedure: For buying cytoplatin, you just need to contact us at our Toll-free number +91 1800 889 1064 or WhatsApp us on +918130290915 or Email–info@theindianpharma.com Conclusion:  Cisplatin is classified as an alkylating agent. It  is known as one of the standard chemotherapeutic drugs used for the treatment of the wide variety of tumors.

Commonly Asked Questions

What are the uses of cisplatin? 

Chemotherapy cisplatin uses include:

  • testicular cancer
  • ovarian cancer
  • cervical cancer
  • breast cancer
  • bladder cancer
  • head and neck cancer
  • esophageal cancer
  • lung cancer
  • mesothelioma
  • brain tumors
  • neuroblastoma

How carboplatin injection should be given? 

The cisplatin injection is given by injection into your vein.

What are the common cisplatin side effects? 

The most common side effects include vomiting, bone marrow suppression, hearing problems and kidney problems.

Is cisplatin safe to use during pregnancy? 

The use of this drug during pregnancy may be responsible for causing harm to unborn babies.

How does cytoplatin work? 

The drug works in part by binding to DNA and inhibiting its replication.

Which class of medication cisplatin is? 

The cisplatin chemotherapy belongs to the platinum-based antineoplastic family of medications.

What is the price of cisplatin? 

Please contact +91 8130290915 for the cisplatin price. We take guarantee of quality and delivery anywhere in the world as per the buyer’s requirements.

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