Cisplatin - Cisplatin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cisplatin.
• Platinol-AQ
• sis-PLAT-in

Cisplatin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C).
• Do not refrigerate.
• Protect unopened vial from light.
• Medication remaining in vial after first use is stable for 28 days protected from light or for 7 days under fluorescent light.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common side effects.
• Nausea and vomiting can be quite severe.
• In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
• Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting.
• Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Read Before Using Cisplatin (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Cisplatin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection.
• Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose without first washing your hands.
• Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured.
• Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine.
• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Use it exactly as prescribed.
• Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at the place where injected.
• If this medication contacts your skin, immediately and completely wash skin with soap and water.
• Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
• This helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Do not double dose if missed.
• Contact your doctor.

Medicinal Applications

• Cisplatin is one of a group of drugs known as "alkylating agents"; these drugs are also known as cancer drugs, chemotherapy, antineoplastics or "chemo".
• They are used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
• A combination of different types of cancer drugs will often be used to achieve better results and minimize side effects.

Warning

• Cisplatin may cause severe kidney problems or allergic reactions.
• Hearing loss (more common in children), bleeding problems, a decrease in your body's ability to fight infections (bone marrow suppression) or severe nausea and vomiting may occur as well.
• The risk of these problems increases as the dose or total amount of cisplatin used over time increases.
• Patients with kidney disease should not use cisplatin.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, especially.