Cytoplatin 50 MG Infusion - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects...

What is Cytoplatin?

Cytoplatin Injection is used for Advanced bladder cancer, Lung cancer, Metastatic testicular tumors, Metastatic ovarian tumors and other conditions. Cytoplatin Injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Cytoplatin Injection contains Cisplatin as an active ingredient.
Cytoplatin Injection works by inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells.
Cipla manufactures Cytoplatin Injection.

Cytoplatin Injection Uses

Cytoplatin use Injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Advanced bladder cancer
• Lung cancer
• Metastatic testicular tumors
• Metastatic ovarian tumors
• Cytoplatin Injection may also be used for purposes not listed here.        

Cytoplatin 50mg Dosage

Adult: IV- Metastatic ovarian cancer As monotherapy: 100 mg/m2 per cycle, given as a single dose once every 4 week.
For combination therapy with cyclophosphamide: 75-100 mg/m2 on day 1 of every 4-week cycle. Metastatic testicular tumors 20 mg/m2/day for 5 days per cycle. Advanced bladder cancer 50-70 mg/m2 per cycle once every 3-4 week.
Missed Dose
Cytoplatin dosage missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may require immediate medical intervention if the overdose symptoms are severe.
It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Cytoplatin Injection - Side-effects

Cytoplatin effects following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Cytoplatin Injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Acute renal failure
• Tinnitus
• Hearing loss
• Leukopenia
• Fever
• Infection
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hypocalcemia
• Serum electrolyte disturbances
• Cytoplatin Injection may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Warning of Cytoplatin 50mg Injection

If you have an allergy to cisplatin or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Bone marrow disease, hearing loss, or poor kidney function. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you are breast-feeding.

Storage of Cytoplatin 50mg Injection

Cytoplatin store Do not store above 25 °C. Do not refrigerate. Protect from light.