Cisplatin Injection is a widely used chemotherapy drug that belongs to the class of platinum-based anti-cancer medicines. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and multiplying. Cisplatin is used in the treatment of several cancers, including bladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, cervical cancer, and lung cancer.
🔥 Key Benefits / Uses:
Treatment of testicular cancer.
Effective in ovarian cancer.
Used for bladder cancer.
Helpful in cervical cancer.
Administered in non-small cell and small cell lung cancers.
Sometimes used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs for better effectiveness.
📌 Dosage / How to Use:
Administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion by a healthcare professional.
Dosage depends on body weight, type of cancer, and treatment protocol.
Often given in cycles (every 3–4 weeks).
Patients must be well-hydrated before and after infusion to prevent kidney damage.
⚠️ Side Effects:
Common: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness.
Blood-related: Low blood cell counts (risk of infection, bleeding, anemia).
Serious: Kidney toxicity, hearing loss (ototoxicity), nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy).
Close medical monitoring is required throughout treatment.
