Description

Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ovarian, cervical, and testicular cancers. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Injection site reaction (pain, swelling, redness), nausea, and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine. Hearing problems or ear damage is a serious side effect of this medicine, hence your doctor might get a hearing test both before and during treatment with this medicine. It may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and kidney function.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have or had kidney disease as the medicine affects the functioning of the kidney. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may cause infertility in men, hence they should seek medical advice about sperm freezing before beginning treatment.

How To Use Cytoplatin Infusion

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

How Cytoplatin Infusion Works

Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion 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.

Benefits Of Cytoplatin Infusion

In Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Cervical cancer

Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to kill cancerous cells in cervical cancer, a cancer that develops in the cervix of a female. The affected female may have symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, foul smelling vaginal discharge, lower back pain, or may even have no symptoms at all. It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis. Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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

Dosage

Missed Dose

It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Warnings and Precautions:

The plasma levels of anticonvulsant agents can become subtherapeutic during the cisplatin 50mg therapy.
Cisplatin should be avoided to be given by rapid intravenous injection.
Patients should be monitored weekly for the peripheral blood counts.
Liver function should be monitored periodically.
Use with caution to individuals with the pre-existing renal impairment and hearing impairment.
Neurologic examination should also be performed regularly.
The skin reactions associated with the accidental exposure to cisplatin may occur. The use of gloves is recommended.
Patients with cisplatin dose should be observed carefully for possible anaphylactic-like reactions.
The therapy of cisplatin should be discontinued when the symptoms of neuropathy are first observed.
The audiometric monitoring is done before initiation of the therapy, before each subsequent dose, and for a few years after the therapy.
The cisplatin 50mg may occur in the human milk; patients with cisplatin should avoid breast-feeding.
It is recommended to closely monitor the infusion site for the possible infiltration while drug administration.

FAQs

1. Is Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion an anticancer medicine?

Yes, Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of ovarian, cervical, and testicular cancer.

2. How will you know that Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion is working?

Keep taking this medicine exactly as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

3. Are there any serious side effects of Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion?

You need to seek medical help immediately if you notice severe allergic reactions like rashes, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, change in heartbeats, uncontrollable nausea and vomiting, reduced urination, swelling of feet or lower legs, pain in the lower back or side, muscle cramps, paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg and unusual bleeding such as bleeding gum, blood in urine or stools.

4. Does Cytoplatin 50 mg Infusion cause hair loss?

Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.

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Cytoplatin 50 mg (Cisplatin)
Pack Size	Price:	Price/unit	Quantity	Add To Cart
3 Vial	$40.00	$13.33 /Piece
6 Vial	$78.00	$13.00 /Piece
9 Vial	$114.00	$12.67 /Piece
12 Vial	$138.00	$11.50 /Piece

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Cytoplatin 50 mg is used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of cancers of testes.

Equivalent Brand	Platinol
Generic Name	Cisplatin
Indication	Cervical cancer
Strength	Cisplatin (50mg)
Manufacturer	Cipla Ltd
Packaging	50 ml in 1 bottle
Pharmaceutical Form	Injection
Pack Size	3 Vial, 6 Vial, 9 Vial, 12 Vial