It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Platosin. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Platosin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Platosin is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Platosin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Platosin may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Platosin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Platosin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Platosin is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Platosin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Platosin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Platosin 1mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Platosin is used in the treatment of ovarian, cervical and testicular cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Platosin is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor ...
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Uses of Platosin
Ovarian cancer
Cervical cancer
Testicular cancer
Side effects of Platosin
Common
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 Platosin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Platosin works
Platosin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.
What if you forget to take Platosin?
If you miss a dose of Platosin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Platosin is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
IV Preparation
Further dilution stability is dependent on chloride ion concentration & should be mixed in solutions of NS (at least 0.3% NaCl)
Furth...
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Adult Dose
Metastatic Testicular Tumors
Usual dose in combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents is 20 mg/m²/day IV for 5 days/cycle
Pretreatment...
Patients with severe renal or auditory disorder, known hypersensitivity, severe bone marrow suppression, peripheral neuropathy, pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Cisplatin modifies cell cycle by interfering with DNA structure and function. Effects are most prominent during the S phase but cells are killed at al...
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Precaution
Patients with renal or hepatic disorder, myelosuppression. Monitor renal, neurological and auditory function. Perform blood counts regularly. Maintain...
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Side Effect
>10%
Nausea (76-100%),Vomiting (76-100%),Nephrotoxicity (28-36%),Ototoxicity, especially in children (31%),Myelosuppression (25-30%),Anaphylaxis (1-2...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Based on human data from published literature, cisplatin can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women; data demonstrates transp...
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Interaction
Synergistic with 5-fluorouracil and etoposide. Efficacy increased and toxicity reduced when combined with radioprotecting agent WR 2721. At doses ?100...
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