Cisplatin

What Are The Uses Of Cisplatin?

Cisplatin is used in the treatment of various types of cancers like:

• Carcinoma, Sarcoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck.
• Ovarian cancer, Lung cancer
• Bladder cancer, Lymphoma
• Cervical cancer, germ cell tumor

What Are The Side Effects Of Cisplatin?

The  common side effects of cisplatin are:

• Hearing problems, vomiting, hair loss
• Bone marrow suppression
• Nausea, diarrhoea
• Kidney problems
• Haemolytic anaemia

Some severe (but less common) side effects are:

• Trouble walking, numbness of legs
• Black stools, edema
• Vision changes, heart disease
• Electrolyte problems, joint pain
• Blood in urine
• Mental / mood changes
• Muscle cramps, irregular heart beats.

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Cisplatin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug cisplatin or any other allergies.
• Kidney disease
• Blood cell disorders
• Bone marrow dysfunction
• Hearing problems
• Mineral imbalance
• Gout