Platin 50mg Cisplatin Infusion

Platin 50mg Infusion Description:

Platin 50mg Infusion is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Uses:

Platin 50mg Infusion is used in the treatment of lung cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and testicular cancer.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).

Dosage:

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

FAQs

Is Platin polar?
Platin is a polar molecule

Is Platin light sensitive?
Yes, Platin is light sensitive and must be stored properly.

Is Platin a radiosensitizer or vesicant?
Platin is platinum based inorganic compound used to destroy cancer cells and also acts as radiosensitizer i.e. it increases the response to radiotherapy. It is not a vesicant, but can cause irritation and damage to the vein in which it is injected, and damage to skin and surrounding tissues if leaks during injection

Does Platin cause hair loss
Platin can cause hair loss, infertility, hearing loss, neuropathy, hair loss and hiccups.